1990 Jaguar XJS vs. 1962 Vauxhall VX4
To start off, 1990 Jaguar XJS is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Vauxhall VX4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Vauxhall VX4 would be higher. At 3,590 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Jaguar XJS (217 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 1962 Vauxhall VX4. (71 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1962 Vauxhall VX4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 710 kg more than 1962 Vauxhall VX4. 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 XJS (325 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Vauxhall VX4. (119 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1990 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Vauxhall VX4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Jaguar XJS | 1962 Vauxhall VX4 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Vauxhall |
| Model | XJS | VX4 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3590 cc | 1505 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 119 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 45 L |
