1993 Jaguar XJS vs. 2005 Ascari KZ1
To start off, 2005 Ascari KZ1 is newer by 12 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 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ascari KZ1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ascari KZ1 (500 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 277 more horse power than 1993 Jaguar XJS. (223 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ascari KZ1 should accelerate faster than 1993 Jaguar XJS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 380 kg more than 2005 Ascari KZ1.
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, 2005 Ascari KZ1 (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Jaguar XJS. (377 Nm @ 3650 RPM). This means 2005 Ascari KZ1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Jaguar XJS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Jaguar XJS | 2005 Ascari KZ1 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Ascari |
| Model | XJS | KZ1 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3980 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 223 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 377 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3650 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1138 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2636 mm |
