1989 Jaguar XJS vs. 2005 Mazda B2300
To start off, 2005 Mazda B2300 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 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 87 more horse power than 2005 Mazda B2300. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda B2300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 392 kg more than 2005 Mazda B2300. 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) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda B2300. (209 Nm). This means 1989 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda B2300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Jaguar XJS | 2005 Mazda B2300 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Mazda |
| Model | XJS | B2300 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3980 cc | 2262 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 94 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1358 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2840 mm |
