1989 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1988 Jaguar XJS
To start off, 1989 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 1 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Jaguar XJS (219 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1989 Chevrolet Caprice. (195 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1989 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 150 kg more than 1988 Jaguar XJS.
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, 1989 Chevrolet Caprice (393 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Jaguar XJS. (331 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1989 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Jaguar XJS. 1989 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1988 Jaguar XJS has manual transmission. 1988 Jaguar XJS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1989 Chevrolet Caprice | 1988 Jaguar XJS | |
Make | Chevrolet | Jaguar |
Model | Caprice | XJS |
Year Released | 1989 | 1988 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 3590 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 195 HP | 219 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 393 Nm | 331 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1780 kg | 1630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2600 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 87 L |