1991 Jaguar XJS vs. 1991 Lancia Delta
To start off, both 1991 Jaguar XJS and 1991 Lancia Delta were released in the same year (1991). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,342 cc (12 cylinders), 1991 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Jaguar XJS (291 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1991 Lancia Delta. (208 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1991 Lancia Delta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 630 kg more than 1991 Lancia Delta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1991 Lancia Delta is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1991 Jaguar XJS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1991 Lancia Delta will offer significantly more control. 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 (440 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Lancia Delta. (310 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1991 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Lancia Delta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Jaguar XJS | 1991 Lancia Delta | |
| Make | Jaguar | Lancia |
| Model | XJS | Delta |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5342 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 291 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1930 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 57 L |
