1990 Jaguar XJS vs. 1990 Renault Laguna
To start off, both 1990 Jaguar XJS and 1990 Renault Laguna 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 204 more horse power than 1990 Renault Laguna. (87 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1990 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 927 kg more than 1990 Renault Laguna. 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) has 259 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Renault Laguna. (181 Nm). This means 1990 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Renault Laguna. 1990 Renault Laguna has automatic transmission and 1990 Jaguar XJS has manual transmission. 1990 Jaguar XJS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Renault Laguna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1990 Jaguar XJS | 1990 Renault Laguna | |
Make | Jaguar | Renault |
Model | XJS | Laguna |
Year Released | 1990 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5343 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 291 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 440 Nm | 181 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1932 kg | 1005 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2550 mm |