1990 Jaguar XJR vs. 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Jaguar XJR. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Jaguar XJR would be higher. At 3,979 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Jaguar XJR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Jaguar XJR (252 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (138 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Jaguar XJR should accelerate faster than 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Jaguar XJR weights approximately 468 kg more than 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata. 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 (377 Nm) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (162 Nm). This means 1990 Jaguar XJR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Jaguar XJR | 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
| Make | Jaguar | Mazda |
| Model | XJR | MX-5 Miata |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3979 cc | 1840 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 377 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 237 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1493 kg | 1025 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2270 mm |
