1990 Jaguar XJS vs. 1941 Tatra T87
To start off, 1990 Jaguar XJS is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1941 Tatra T87. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1941 Tatra T87 would be higher. At 5,343 cc (12 cylinders), 1990 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Jaguar XJS (291 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 217 more horse power than 1941 Tatra T87. (74 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1941 Tatra T87. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 562 kg more than 1941 Tatra T87. 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.
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1990 Jaguar XJS | 1941 Tatra T87 | |
Make | Jaguar | Tatra |
Model | XJS | T87 |
Year Released | 1990 | 1941 |
Engine Size | 5343 cc | 2968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 291 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1932 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2860 mm |