1994 Jaguar XJR vs. 1969 Lotus Elan
To start off, 1994 Jaguar XJR is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Lotus Elan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Lotus Elan would be higher. At 3,980 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Jaguar XJR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Jaguar XJR (322 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 204 more horse power than 1969 Lotus Elan. (118 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Jaguar XJR should accelerate faster than 1969 Lotus Elan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Jaguar XJR weights approximately 863 kg more than 1969 Lotus Elan. 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 XJR (512 Nm @ 3050 RPM) has 366 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Lotus Elan. (146 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1994 Jaguar XJR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Lotus Elan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Jaguar XJR | 1969 Lotus Elan | |
| Make | Jaguar | Lotus |
| Model | XJR | Elan |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3980 cc | 1558 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 322 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 512 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3050 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 72.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1752 kg | 889 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2080 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 59 L |
