1990 Jaguar XJS vs. 1977 Lancia Beta
To start off, 1990 Jaguar XJS is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Lancia Beta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Lancia Beta 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 99 more horse power than 1977 Lancia Beta. (118 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1977 Lancia Beta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 605 kg more than 1977 Lancia Beta. 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) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Lancia Beta. (165 Nm). This means 1990 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Jaguar XJS | 1977 Lancia Beta | |
Make | Jaguar | Lancia |
Model | XJS | Beta |
Year Released | 1990 | 1977 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3590 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 165 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1025 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 3820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 59 L |