1990 Jaguar XJS vs. 1996 Lotec Testa de Oro
To start off, 1996 Lotec Testa de Oro is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Jaguar XJS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Jaguar XJS would be higher. At 5,343 cc (12 cylinders), 1990 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Lotec Testa de Oro (741 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 450 more horse power than 1990 Jaguar XJS. (291 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Lotec Testa de Oro should accelerate faster than 1990 Jaguar XJS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 276 kg more than 1996 Lotec Testa de Oro.
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, 1996 Lotec Testa de Oro (900 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 460 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Jaguar XJS. (440 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1996 Lotec Testa de Oro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Jaguar XJS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Jaguar XJS | 1996 Lotec Testa de Oro | |
| Make | Jaguar | Lotec |
| Model | XJS | Testa de Oro |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5343 cc | 4943 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 291 HP | 741 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 900 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1932 kg | 1656 kg |
