1992 Jaguar XJS vs. 1955 Oldsmobile 98
To start off, 1992 Jaguar XJS is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Oldsmobile 98. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Oldsmobile 98 would be higher. At 5,320 cc (8 cylinders), 1955 Oldsmobile 98 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Jaguar XJS (220 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1955 Oldsmobile 98. (200 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1955 Oldsmobile 98. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 2 kg more than 1955 Oldsmobile 98. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1955 Oldsmobile 98 (450 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Jaguar XJS. (377 Nm @ 3650 RPM). This means 1955 Oldsmobile 98 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Jaguar XJS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Jaguar XJS | 1955 Oldsmobile 98 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Oldsmobile |
| Model | XJS | 98 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3980 cc | 5320 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 377 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3650 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1728 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 3210 mm |
