1990 Jaguar XJS vs. 1956 Pontiac Star Chief
To start off, 1990 Jaguar XJS is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Pontiac Star Chief. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Pontiac Star Chief would be higher. At 4,714 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Pontiac Star Chief is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Jaguar XJS (217 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1956 Pontiac Star Chief. (173 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1956 Pontiac Star Chief. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Pontiac Star Chief weights approximately 20 kg more than 1990 Jaguar XJS.
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 | 1956 Pontiac Star Chief | |
Make | Jaguar | Pontiac |
Model | XJS | Star Chief |
Year Released | 1990 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3590 cc | 4714 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 173 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 3110 mm |