1988 Jaguar XJS vs. 2007 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2007 Lotus Elise is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Jaguar XJS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Jaguar XJS would be higher. At 3,590 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Jaguar XJS (217 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2007 Lotus Elise. (120 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 2007 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 749 kg more than 2007 Lotus Elise. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1988 Jaguar XJS (331 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lotus Elise. (169 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1988 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Jaguar XJS | 2007 Lotus Elise | |
| Make | Jaguar | Lotus |
| Model | XJS | Elise |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3590 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 331 Nm | 169 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 89.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 881 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2310 mm |
