1990 Jaguar XJS vs. 2000 Mazda Familia
To start off, 2000 Mazda Familia is newer by 10 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, 1990 Jaguar XJS (291 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 216 more horse power than 2000 Mazda Familia. (75 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 2000 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 1152 kg more than 2000 Mazda Familia. 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 337 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mazda Familia. (103 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1990 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Jaguar XJS | 2000 Mazda Familia | |
| Make | Jaguar | Mazda |
| Model | XJS | Familia |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5343 cc | 1272 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 291 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1932 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 58 L |
