1993 Jaguar XJS vs. 1996 Lamborghini Diablo
To start off, 1996 Lamborghini Diablo is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Jaguar XJS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Jaguar XJS would be higher. At 5,996 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Lamborghini Diablo (595 HP) has 286 more horse power than 1993 Jaguar XJS. (309 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Lamborghini Diablo should accelerate faster 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, 1993 Jaguar XJS (476 Nm) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Lamborghini Diablo. (471 Nm). This means 1993 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Lamborghini Diablo. 1993 Jaguar XJS has automatic transmission and 1996 Lamborghini Diablo has manual transmission. 1996 Lamborghini Diablo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Jaguar XJS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Jaguar XJS | 1996 Lamborghini Diablo | |
| Make | Jaguar | Lamborghini |
| Model | XJS | Diablo |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5996 cc | 5709 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 309 HP | 595 HP |
| Torque | 476 Nm | 471 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 87.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.5 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2650 mm |
