1993 Jaguar XJS vs. 2012 Dodge Durango
To start off, 2012 Dodge Durango is newer by 19 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, 2012 Dodge Durango (360 HP @ 5150 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1993 Jaguar XJS. (309 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 1993 Jaguar XJS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Dodge Durango weights approximately 528 kg more than 1993 Jaguar XJS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 Dodge Durango (528 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Jaguar XJS. (476 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Jaguar XJS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Jaguar XJS | 2012 Dodge Durango | |
| Make | Jaguar | Dodge |
| Model | XJS | Durango |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5996 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 309 HP | 360 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5150 RPM |
| Torque | 476 Nm | 528 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 2328 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5075 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1925 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1801 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 3043 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 93 L |
