1990 Jaguar XJR vs. 2011 Ascari A10
To start off, 2011 Ascari A10 is newer by 21 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 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ascari A10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ascari A10 (625 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 373 more horse power than 1990 Jaguar XJR. (252 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ascari A10 should accelerate faster than 1990 Jaguar XJR. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Jaguar XJR weights approximately 213 kg more than 2011 Ascari A10.
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, 2011 Ascari A10 (560 Nm) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Jaguar XJR. (377 Nm). This means 2011 Ascari A10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Jaguar XJR.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Jaguar XJR | 2011 Ascari A10 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Ascari |
| Model | XJR | A10 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3979 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 625 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 377 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 237 km/hour | 346 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1493 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1852 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2636 mm |
