1990 Jaguar XJ6 vs. 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 1990 Jaguar XJ6 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Jaguar XJ6 (200 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Jaguar XJ6 should accelerate faster than 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight.
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, 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (380 Nm) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Jaguar XJ6. (299 Nm). This means 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Jaguar XJ6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Jaguar XJ6 | 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
| Make | Jaguar | Oldsmobile |
| Model | XJ6 | Ninety-Eight |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3239 cc | 5736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 299 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 103.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 85.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 5900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 3230 mm |
