1989 Jaguar XJS vs. 1989 Lada 2107
To start off, both 1989 Jaguar XJS and 1989 Lada 2107 were released in the same year (1989). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,980 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Jaguar XJS (235 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1989 Lada 2107. (76 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1989 Lada 2107. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 690 kg more than 1989 Lada 2107. 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 (387 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 279 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Lada 2107. (108 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1989 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Lada 2107. 1989 Jaguar XJS has automatic transmission and 1989 Lada 2107 has manual transmission. 1989 Lada 2107 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Jaguar XJS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Jaguar XJS | 1989 Lada 2107 | |
Make | Jaguar | Lada |
Model | XJS | 2107 |
Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3980 cc | 1451 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 235 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 387 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Top Speed | 224 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2430 mm |