1990 Jaguar Kensington vs. 2007 Renault Scenic

To start off, 2007 Renault Scenic is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Jaguar Kensington. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Jaguar Kensington would be higher. At 5,344 cc (12 cylinders), 1990 Jaguar Kensington is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Jaguar Kensington (295 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 2007 Renault Scenic. (161 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Jaguar Kensington should accelerate faster than 2007 Renault Scenic.

Because 1990 Jaguar Kensington is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1990 Jaguar Kensington. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Renault Scenic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1990 Jaguar Kensington (433 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Renault Scenic. (271 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1990 Jaguar Kensington will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Renault Scenic.

Compare all specifications:

1990 Jaguar Kensington 2007 Renault Scenic
Make Jaguar Renault
Model Kensington Scenic
Year Released 1990 2007
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5344 cc 1998 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 295 HP 161 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 433 Nm 271 Nm
Torque RPM 3250 RPM 3250 RPM
Engine Bore Size 90 mm 82.7 mm
Engine Stroke Size 70 mm 93 mm
Drive Type Rear Front
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Length 4900 mm 4270 mm
Vehicle Width 1780 mm 1820 mm
Vehicle Height 1410 mm 1630 mm
Wheelbase Size 2870 mm 2690 mm


 

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