1990 Jaguar XJS vs. 1990 Renault Alpine
To start off, both 1990 Jaguar XJS and 1990 Renault Alpine were released in the same year (1990). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,343 cc (12 cylinders), 1990 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Jaguar XJS (291 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1990 Renault Alpine. (182 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1990 Renault Alpine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 722 kg more than 1990 Renault Alpine. 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 (440 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Renault Alpine. (290 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1990 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Renault Alpine.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Jaguar XJS | 1990 Renault Alpine | |
Make | Jaguar | Renault |
Model | XJS | Alpine |
Year Released | 1990 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5343 cc | 2458 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 291 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 440 Nm | 290 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 91.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 63 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1932 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 72 L |