1993 Jaguar XJS vs. 1988 Lada 2107
To start off, 1993 Jaguar XJS is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Lada 2107. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Lada 2107 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 147 more horse power than 1988 Lada 2107. (76 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1988 Lada 2107. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 670 kg more than 1988 Lada 2107. 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, 1993 Jaguar XJS (378 Nm @ 3650 RPM) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Lada 2107. (108 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1993 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Lada 2107.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Jaguar XJS | 1988 Lada 2107 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Lada |
| Model | XJS | 2107 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3980 cc | 1451 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 223 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 378 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3650 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 71 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 43 L |
