1989 Jaguar XJS vs. 2010 Chrysler 300
To start off, 2010 Chrysler 300 is newer by 21 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, 2010 Chrysler 300 (250 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1989 Jaguar XJS. (235 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 1989 Jaguar XJS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 25 kg more than 2010 Chrysler 300.
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 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Chrysler 300. (339 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1989 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Chrysler 300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Jaguar XJS | 2010 Chrysler 300 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Chrysler |
| Model | XJS | 300 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3980 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| 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 | 1725 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4999 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1882 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1483 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 3048 mm |
