1990 Jaguar XJR-15 vs. 1999 Lotec C 1000
To start off, 1999 Lotec C 1000 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Jaguar XJR-15. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Jaguar XJR-15 would be higher. At 5,993 cc (12 cylinders), 1990 Jaguar XJR-15 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Lotec C 1000 (843 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 393 more horse power than 1990 Jaguar XJR-15. (450 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Lotec C 1000 should accelerate faster than 1990 Jaguar XJR-15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Lotec C 1000 weights approximately 30 kg more than 1990 Jaguar XJR-15. 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, 1999 Lotec C 1000 (990 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 421 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Jaguar XJR-15. (569 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1999 Lotec C 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Jaguar XJR-15.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Jaguar XJR-15 | 1999 Lotec C 1000 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Lotec |
| Model | XJR-15 | C 1000 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5993 cc | 5498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 843 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 569 Nm | 990 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1150 mm |
