1993 Jaguar XJS vs. 1993 Subaru SVX
To start off, both 1993 Jaguar XJS and 1993 Subaru SVX were released in the same year (1993). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,996 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Jaguar XJS (309 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1993 Subaru SVX. (217 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1993 Subaru SVX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 186 kg more than 1993 Subaru SVX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1993 Subaru SVX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 Jaguar XJS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Subaru SVX will offer significantly more control. 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 (476 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Subaru SVX. (301 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1993 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Subaru SVX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Jaguar XJS | 1993 Subaru SVX | |
| Make | Jaguar | Subaru |
| Model | XJS | SVX |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5996 cc | 3318 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 309 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 476 Nm | 301 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 96.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1806 kg | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1310 mm |
