1992 Jaguar XJS vs. 1943 Oldsmobile 66
To start off, 1992 Jaguar XJS is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1943 Oldsmobile 66. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1943 Oldsmobile 66 would be higher. At 3,980 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Jaguar XJS (222 HP) has 122 more horse power than 1943 Oldsmobile 66. (100 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1943 Oldsmobile 66.
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.
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1992 Jaguar XJS | 1943 Oldsmobile 66 | |
Make | Jaguar | Oldsmobile |
Model | XJS | 66 |
Year Released | 1992 | 1943 |
Body Type | Convertible | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3980 cc | 3902 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 222 HP | 100 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 3030 mm |