1990 Jaguar XJS vs. 2002 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2002 Smart ForTwo is newer by 12 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 3,590 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Jaguar XJS (217 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 2002 Smart ForTwo. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 2002 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 825 kg more than 2002 Smart ForTwo. 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 (325 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Smart ForTwo. (100 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1990 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Jaguar XJS | 2002 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Jaguar | Smart |
| Model | XJS | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3590 cc | 799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 1820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 22 L |
