1993 Jaguar XJ vs. 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia
To start off, 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Jaguar XJ. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Jaguar XJ would be higher. At 5,993 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia (570 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 252 more horse power than 1993 Jaguar XJ. (318 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia should accelerate faster than 1993 Jaguar XJ.
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, 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia (539 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Jaguar XJ. (464 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Jaguar XJ.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Jaguar XJ | 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia | |
| Make | Jaguar | Ferrari |
| Model | XJ | 458 Italia |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5993 cc | 4500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 318 HP | 570 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 9000 RPM |
| Torque | 464 Nm | 539 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4526 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1938 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1214 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2649 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 86 L |
