1993 Jaguar XJS vs. 2010 Audi A6
To start off, 2010 Audi A6 is newer by 17 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, 1993 Jaguar XJS (309 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2010 Audi A6. (300 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 2010 Audi A6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Audi A6 weights approximately 64 kg more than 1993 Jaguar XJS.
Because 2010 Audi A6 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 Jaguar XJS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Audi A6 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 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Audi A6. (420 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1993 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Audi A6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Jaguar XJS | 2010 Audi A6 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Audi |
| Model | XJS | A6 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5996 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 309 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 476 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1806 kg | 1870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4915 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1854 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1461 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2842 mm |
