1989 Jaguar XJS vs. 2010 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2010 Land Rover Freelander 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, 1989 Jaguar XJS (235 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2010 Land Rover Freelander. (158 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 2010 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 958 kg more than 1989 Jaguar XJS.
Because 2010 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Jaguar XJS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Freelander will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 Land Rover Freelander (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Jaguar XJS. (387 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2010 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Jaguar XJS. 1989 Jaguar XJS has automatic transmission and 2010 Land Rover Freelander has manual transmission. 2010 Land Rover Freelander will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Jaguar XJS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1989 Jaguar XJS | 2010 Land Rover Freelander | |
Make | Jaguar | Land Rover |
Model | XJS | Freelander |
Year Released | 1989 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3980 cc | 2179 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 235 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 387 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 96 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2670 mm |