1989 Jaguar XJS vs. 2009 Kia Borrego
To start off, 2009 Kia Borrego is newer by 20 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, 2009 Kia Borrego (276 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1989 Jaguar XJS. (235 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Kia Borrego should accelerate faster than 1989 Jaguar XJS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 460 kg more than 2009 Kia Borrego.
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 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Borrego. (362 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1989 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Borrego.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Jaguar XJS | 2009 Kia Borrego | |
Make | Jaguar | Kia |
Model | XJS | Borrego |
Year Released | 1989 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3980 cc | 3778 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 235 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 387 Nm | 362 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1290 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2900 mm |