1990 Jaguar XJS vs. 1970 Lotus Seven
To start off, 1990 Jaguar XJS is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Lotus Seven. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Lotus Seven 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 132 more horse power than 1970 Lotus Seven. (85 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1970 Lotus Seven. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 1040 kg more than 1970 Lotus Seven. 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 (331 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Lotus Seven. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Lotus Seven.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Jaguar XJS | 1970 Lotus Seven | |
Make | Jaguar | Lotus |
Model | XJS | Seven |
Year Released | 1990 | 1970 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3590 cc | 1340 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 331 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 590 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 3710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1110 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2240 mm |