1990 Jaguar XJS vs. 1989 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1990 Jaguar XJS is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 3,590 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Lotus Esprit (264 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1990 Jaguar XJS. (217 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1990 Jaguar XJS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 301 kg more than 1989 Lotus Esprit.
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, 1989 Lotus Esprit (353 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Jaguar XJS. (331 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1989 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Jaguar XJS.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Jaguar XJS | 1989 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Jaguar | Lotus |
Model | XJS | Esprit |
Year Released | 1990 | 1989 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3590 cc | 2172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 264 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 331 Nm | 353 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 95.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 76.2 mm |
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 | 1329 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1160 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2460 mm |