1990 Jaguar XJR-15 vs. 1974 Seat 133
To start off, 1990 Jaguar XJR-15 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Seat 133. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Seat 133 would be higher. At 5,993 cc (12 cylinders), 1990 Jaguar XJR-15 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Jaguar XJR-15 (450 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 407 more horse power than 1974 Seat 133. (43 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Jaguar XJR-15 should accelerate faster than 1974 Seat 133. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Jaguar XJR-15 weights approximately 360 kg more than 1974 Seat 133. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1990 Jaguar XJR-15 (569 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 514 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Seat 133. (55 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1990 Jaguar XJR-15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Seat 133.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Jaguar XJR-15 | 1974 Seat 133 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Seat |
| Model | XJR-15 | 133 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5993 cc | 842 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 569 Nm | 55 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 3460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2030 mm |
