1991 Jaguar XJS vs. 1998 Lotus GT 1
To start off, 1998 Lotus GT 1 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Jaguar XJS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Jaguar XJS would be higher. At 3,590 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Lotus GT 1 (580 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 363 more horse power than 1991 Jaguar XJS. (217 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Lotus GT 1 should accelerate faster than 1991 Jaguar XJS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 582 kg more than 1998 Lotus GT 1.
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, 1998 Lotus GT 1 (391 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Jaguar XJS. (325 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Lotus GT 1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Jaguar XJS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Jaguar XJS | 1998 Lotus GT 1 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Lotus |
| Model | XJS | GT 1 |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3590 cc | 3506 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 580 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1632 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2080 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2320 mm |
