1993 Jaguar XJS vs. 2011 Audi A4
To start off, 2011 Audi A4 is newer by 18 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 98 more horse power than 2011 Audi A4. (211 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 2011 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 70 kg more than 2011 Audi A4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Audi A4 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, 2011 Audi A4 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 127 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Audi A4. (349 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1993 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Audi A4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Jaguar XJS | 2011 Audi A4 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Audi |
| Model | XJS | A4 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5996 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 309 HP | 211 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 476 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1500 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 | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4704 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1829 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1435 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2809 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 65 L |
