1991 Jaguar XJR-15 vs. 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 1991 Jaguar XJR-15 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 5,993 cc (12 cylinders), 1991 Jaguar XJR-15 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Jaguar XJR-15 (450 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 282 more horse power than 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (168 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Jaguar XJR-15 should accelerate faster than 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 740 kg more than 1991 Jaguar XJR-15.
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 XJR-15 (570 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (373 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1991 Jaguar XJR-15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight has automatic transmission and 1991 Jaguar XJR-15 has manual transmission. 1991 Jaguar XJR-15 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Jaguar XJR-15 | 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
| Make | Jaguar | Oldsmobile |
| Model | XJR-15 | Ninety-Eight |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5993 cc | 5736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 570 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 3030 mm |
