1994 Jaguar XJ6 vs. 1962 Vauxhall VX4
To start off, 1994 Jaguar XJ6 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Vauxhall VX4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Vauxhall VX4 would be higher. At 3,239 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Jaguar XJ6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Jaguar XJ6 (211 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1962 Vauxhall VX4. (71 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Jaguar XJ6 should accelerate faster than 1962 Vauxhall VX4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Jaguar XJ6 weights approximately 857 kg more than 1962 Vauxhall VX4. 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, 1994 Jaguar XJ6 (301 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Vauxhall VX4. (119 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1994 Jaguar XJ6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Vauxhall VX4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Jaguar XJ6 | 1962 Vauxhall VX4 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Vauxhall |
| Model | XJ6 | VX4 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3239 cc | 1505 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 211 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 301 Nm | 119 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91.1 mm | 79.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1777 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 45 L |
