1989 Jaguar XJS vs. 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee
To start off, 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Jaguar XJS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Jaguar XJS would be higher. At 4,701 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 235 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 68 kg more than 1989 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, 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee (394 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Jaguar XJS. (387 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Jaguar XJS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Jaguar XJS | 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
| Make | Jaguar | Jeep |
| Model | XJS | Grand Cherokee |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3980 cc | 4701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 394 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 86.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1818 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2700 mm |
