1991 Caterham Super 7 vs. 1991 Jaguar XJS
To start off, both 1991 Caterham Super 7 and 1991 Jaguar XJS were released in the same year (1991). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,590 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Jaguar XJS (217 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1991 Caterham Super 7. (110 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1991 Caterham Super 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 1120 kg more than 1991 Caterham Super 7. 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, 1991 Jaguar XJS (331 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Caterham Super 7. (132 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1991 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Caterham Super 7.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Caterham Super 7 | 1991 Jaguar XJS | |
| Make | Caterham | Jaguar |
| Model | Super 7 | XJS |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1991 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 3590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 132 Nm | 331 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 92 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 510 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3380 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2600 mm |
