1993 Jaguar XJ vs. 1989 Mazda 323
To start off, 1993 Jaguar XJ is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Mazda 323. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Mazda 323 would be higher. At 5,993 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Jaguar XJ (318 HP) has 244 more horse power than 1989 Mazda 323. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 1989 Mazda 323.
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, 1993 Jaguar XJ (464 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 360 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Mazda 323. (104 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1993 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Mazda 323.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Jaguar XJ | 1989 Mazda 323 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Mazda |
| Model | XJ | 323 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5993 cc | 1324 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 318 HP | 74 HP |
| Torque | 464 Nm | 104 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.5 mm | 83.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 50 L |
