1993 Jaguar XJ vs. 2012 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2012 Lotus Elise is newer by 19 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, 1993 Jaguar XJ (318 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 2012 Lotus Elise. (189 HP @ 7800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 2012 Lotus Elise.
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 284 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Lotus Elise. (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 1993 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Jaguar XJ | 2012 Lotus Elise | |
| Make | Jaguar | Lotus |
| Model | XJ | Elise |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5993 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 318 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 464 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 6800 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 | 3785 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1118 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2299 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 44 L |
