1993 Jaguar XJS vs. 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 1993 Jaguar XJS is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Jaguar XJS (223 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (160 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 205 kg more than 1993 Jaguar XJS.
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, 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Jaguar XJS. (378 Nm @ 3650 RPM). This means 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Jaguar XJS. 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight 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. 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Jaguar XJS | 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
| Make | Jaguar | Oldsmobile |
| Model | XJS | Ninety-Eight |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3980 cc | 5735 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 223 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 378 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3650 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 103.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 85.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 3230 mm |
