1990 Jaguar XJR-15 vs. 1978 Mazda 626
To start off, 1990 Jaguar XJR-15 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Mazda 626. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Mazda 626 would be higher. At 5,993 cc (12 cylinders), 1990 Jaguar XJR-15 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Jaguar XJR-15 weights approximately 5 kg more than 1978 Mazda 626.
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.
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1990 Jaguar XJR-15 | 1978 Mazda 626 | |
Make | Jaguar | Mazda |
Model | XJR-15 | 626 |
Year Released | 1990 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 5993 cc | 1586 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 450 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 1 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1045 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2520 mm |