1989 Jaguar XJS vs. 1989 TVR S2
To start off, both 1989 Jaguar XJS and 1989 TVR S2 were released in the same year (1989). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,343 cc (12 cylinders), 1989 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Jaguar XJS (291 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1989 TVR S2. (151 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1989 TVR S2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 1030 kg more than 1989 TVR S2. 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 (440 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 TVR S2. (220 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1989 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 TVR S2.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Jaguar XJS | 1989 TVR S2 | |
Make | Jaguar | TVR |
Model | XJS | S2 |
Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5343 cc | 2792 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 291 HP | 151 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 440 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1930 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1450 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2290 mm |