1991 Italdesign Nazca vs. 1990 Jaguar XJS
To start off, 1991 Italdesign Nazca is newer by 1 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 4,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1991 Italdesign Nazca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Italdesign Nazca (350 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1990 Jaguar XJS. (217 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Italdesign Nazca 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, 1991 Italdesign Nazca (470 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Jaguar XJS. (331 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1991 Italdesign Nazca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Jaguar XJS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Italdesign Nazca | 1990 Jaguar XJS | |
| Make | Italdesign | Jaguar |
| Model | Nazca | XJS |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4988 cc | 3590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 331 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2090 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2600 mm |
