1993 Jaguar XJS vs. 1966 Trabant P 601
To start off, 1993 Jaguar XJS is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Trabant P 601. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Trabant P 601 would be higher. At 3,980 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Jaguar XJS (223 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 1966 Trabant P 601. (23 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1966 Trabant P 601. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 1115 kg more than 1966 Trabant P 601. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1993 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 1993 Jaguar XJS. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1966 Trabant P 601, 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, 1993 Jaguar XJS (377 Nm @ 3650 RPM) has 324 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Trabant P 601. (53 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1993 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Trabant P 601.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Jaguar XJS | 1966 Trabant P 601 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Trabant |
| Model | XJS | P 601 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3980 cc | 595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 223 HP | 23 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 377 Nm | 53 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3650 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 7.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 24 L |
