1992 Jaguar XJS vs. 1992 Volkswagen Vento
To start off, both 1992 Jaguar XJS and 1992 Volkswagen Vento were released in the same year (1992). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,980 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Jaguar XJS (220 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 1992 Volkswagen Vento. (75 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1992 Volkswagen Vento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 614 kg more than 1992 Volkswagen Vento. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1992 Jaguar XJS is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1992 Jaguar XJS. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 Volkswagen Vento, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 XJS (377 Nm @ 3650 RPM) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Volkswagen Vento. (150 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1992 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Volkswagen Vento.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Jaguar XJS | 1992 Volkswagen Vento | |
| Make | Jaguar | Volkswagen |
| Model | XJS | Vento |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3980 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 377 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3650 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 22.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1116 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2480 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 55 L |
