1992 Jaguar XJS vs. 2004 Vauxhall Monaro
To start off, 2004 Vauxhall Monaro is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Jaguar XJS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Jaguar XJS would be higher. At 5,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Vauxhall Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Vauxhall Monaro (382 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1992 Jaguar XJS. (220 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Vauxhall Monaro should accelerate faster than 1992 Jaguar XJS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 72 kg more than 2004 Vauxhall Monaro.
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, 2004 Vauxhall Monaro (510 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Jaguar XJS. (377 Nm @ 3650 RPM). This means 2004 Vauxhall Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Jaguar XJS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Jaguar XJS | 2004 Vauxhall Monaro | |
| Make | Jaguar | Vauxhall |
| Model | XJS | Monaro |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3980 cc | 5664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 382 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 377 Nm | 510 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3650 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1658 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 75 L |
