1993 Jaguar XJS vs. 1970 Monteverdi High Speed 375
To start off, 1993 Jaguar XJS is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Monteverdi High Speed 375. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Monteverdi High Speed 375 would be higher. At 7,206 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Monteverdi High Speed 375 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Monteverdi High Speed 375 (310 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1993 Jaguar XJS. (223 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Monteverdi High Speed 375 should accelerate faster than 1993 Jaguar XJS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Monteverdi High Speed 375 weights approximately 20 kg more than 1993 Jaguar XJS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1970 Monteverdi High Speed 375 (651 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 274 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Jaguar XJS. (377 Nm @ 3650 RPM). This means 1970 Monteverdi High Speed 375 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Jaguar XJS. 1970 Monteverdi High Speed 375 has automatic transmission and 1993 Jaguar XJS has manual transmission. 1993 Jaguar XJS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Monteverdi High Speed 375 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1993 Jaguar XJS | 1970 Monteverdi High Speed 375 | |
Make | Jaguar | Monteverdi |
Model | XJS | High Speed 375 |
Year Released | 1993 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3980 cc | 7206 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 223 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 377 Nm | 651 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3650 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 3190 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 125 L |