1989 Jaguar XJS vs. 1958 Tatra T603
To start off, 1989 Jaguar XJS is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Tatra T603. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Tatra T603 would be higher. At 3,590 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Jaguar XJS (217 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1958 Tatra T603. (94 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1958 Tatra T603. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 160 kg more than 1958 Tatra T603. 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, 1989 Jaguar XJS (331 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Tatra T603. (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1989 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Tatra T603.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Jaguar XJS | 1958 Tatra T603 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Tatra |
| Model | XJS | T603 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1958 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3590 cc | 2545 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 331 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2760 mm |
