1992 Jaguar XJS vs. 1967 TVR Tuscan
To start off, 1992 Jaguar XJS is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 TVR Tuscan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 TVR Tuscan would be higher. At 4,727 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 TVR Tuscan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 TVR Tuscan (271 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1992 Jaguar XJS. (220 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 TVR Tuscan should accelerate faster than 1992 Jaguar XJS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 700 kg more than 1967 TVR Tuscan.
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, 1967 TVR Tuscan (426 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Jaguar XJS. (377 Nm @ 3650 RPM). This means 1967 TVR Tuscan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Jaguar XJS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Jaguar XJS | 1967 TVR Tuscan | |
| Make | Jaguar | TVR |
| Model | XJS | Tuscan |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1967 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3980 cc | 4727 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 377 Nm | 426 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3650 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 71 L |
