1990 Jaguar XJS vs. 2011 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 2011 Jaguar XJ is newer by 21 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, 2011 Jaguar XJ (271 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1990 Jaguar XJS. (217 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 1990 Jaguar XJS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 183 kg more than 1990 Jaguar XJS. 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, 2011 Jaguar XJ (600 Nm) has 275 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Jaguar XJS. (325 Nm). This means 2011 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Jaguar XJS. 2011 Jaguar XJ has automatic transmission and 1990 Jaguar XJS has manual transmission. 1990 Jaguar XJS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Jaguar XJ will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1990 Jaguar XJS | 2011 Jaguar XJ | |
Make | Jaguar | Jaguar |
Model | XJS | XJ |
Year Released | 1990 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3590 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 271 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 600 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1813 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5252 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1895 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1456 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 3157 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 82 L |