1993 Jaguar XJS vs. 2010 Chevrolet Avalanche
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Avalanche 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 2 more horse power than 2010 Chevrolet Avalanche. (307 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 2010 Chevrolet Avalanche.
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 @ 3000 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Chevrolet Avalanche. (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1993 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Chevrolet Avalanche.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Jaguar XJS | 2010 Chevrolet Avalanche | |
| Make | Jaguar | Chevrolet |
| Model | XJS | Avalanche |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5996 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 309 HP | 307 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 476 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.2:1 | 9.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 3500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 3310 mm |
