1990 Jaguar XJS vs. 1981 Lada S
To start off, 1990 Jaguar XJS is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Lada S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Lada S would be higher. At 5,343 cc (12 cylinders), 1990 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 932 kg more than 1981 Lada S.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Jaguar XJS | 1981 Lada S | |
| Make | Jaguar | Lada |
| Model | XJS | S |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5343 cc | 1293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 291 HP | 0 HP |
| 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 | 1932 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 43 L |
