1990 Jaguar XJS vs. 1997 TVR Cerbera
To start off, 1997 TVR Cerbera is newer by 7 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 4,184 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 TVR Cerbera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 TVR Cerbera (346 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1990 Jaguar XJS. (217 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 TVR Cerbera should accelerate faster than 1990 Jaguar XJS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 505 kg more than 1997 TVR Cerbera.
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, 1997 TVR Cerbera (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Jaguar XJS. (325 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1997 TVR Cerbera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Jaguar XJS.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Jaguar XJS | 1997 TVR Cerbera | |
Make | Jaguar | TVR |
Model | XJS | Cerbera |
Year Released | 1990 | 1997 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3590 cc | 4184 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 346 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1125 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2580 mm |