1992 Jaguar XJ220 vs. 2012 Hyundai Equus
To start off, 2012 Hyundai Equus is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Jaguar XJ220. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Jaguar XJ220 would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Hyundai Equus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Jaguar XJ220 (542 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 2012 Hyundai Equus. (429 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Jaguar XJ220 should accelerate faster than 2012 Hyundai Equus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Hyundai Equus weights approximately 613 kg more than 1992 Jaguar XJ220.
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, 1992 Jaguar XJ220 (642 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Hyundai Equus. (509 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1992 Jaguar XJ220 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Hyundai Equus. 2012 Hyundai Equus has automatic transmission and 1992 Jaguar XJ220 has manual transmission. 1992 Jaguar XJ220 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Hyundai Equus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Jaguar XJ220 | 2012 Hyundai Equus | |
| Make | Jaguar | Hyundai |
| Model | XJ220 | Equus |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3492 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 542 HP | 429 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 642 Nm | 509 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1422 kg | 2035 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 5159 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1491 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 3045 mm |
