1994 Italdesign Nazca vs. 1981 Jaguar XJS
To start off, 1994 Italdesign Nazca is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Jaguar XJS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Jaguar XJS would be higher. At 5,344 cc (12 cylinders), 1981 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Italdesign Nazca (346 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1981 Jaguar XJS. (299 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Italdesign Nazca should accelerate faster than 1981 Jaguar XJS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 705 kg more than 1994 Italdesign Nazca.
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, 1994 Italdesign Nazca (470 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Jaguar XJS. (431 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1994 Italdesign Nazca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Jaguar XJS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Italdesign Nazca | 1981 Jaguar XJS | |
| Make | Italdesign | Jaguar |
| Model | Nazca | XJS |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4988 cc | 5344 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 299 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 431 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Top Speed | 297 km/hour | 240 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1002 kg | 1707 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2090 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2600 mm |
