1990 Jaguar XJS vs. 1990 Peugeot 505
To start off, both 1990 Jaguar XJS and 1990 Peugeot 505 were released in the same year (1990). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 128 more horse power than 1990 Peugeot 505. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1990 Peugeot 505. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 430 kg more than 1990 Peugeot 505. 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 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Peugeot 505. (144 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1990 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Peugeot 505.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Jaguar XJS | 1990 Peugeot 505 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Peugeot |
| Model | XJS | 505 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3590 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2750 mm |
