1990 Jaguar XJS vs. 2008 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2008 Panoz Esperante is newer by 18 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 4,589 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Panoz Esperante (305 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1990 Jaguar XJS. (217 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1990 Jaguar XJS.
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, 2008 Panoz Esperante (434 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Jaguar XJS. (331 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Jaguar XJS.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Jaguar XJS | 2008 Panoz Esperante | |
Make | Jaguar | Panoz |
Model | XJS | Esperante |
Year Released | 1990 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3590 cc | 4589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 305 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 331 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 90 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2700 mm |