1994 Jaguar XJS vs. 1963 Rover P5
To start off, 1994 Jaguar XJS is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Rover P5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Rover P5 would be higher. At 3,980 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Jaguar XJS (223 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1963 Rover P5. (119 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1963 Rover P5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 10 kg more than 1963 Rover P5. 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 XJS (377 Nm @ 3650 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Rover P5. (218 Nm @ 2650 RPM). This means 1994 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Rover P5. 1963 Rover P5 has automatic transmission and 1994 Jaguar XJS has manual transmission. 1994 Jaguar XJS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1963 Rover P5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Jaguar XJS | 1963 Rover P5 | |
Make | Jaguar | Rover |
Model | XJS | P5 |
Year Released | 1994 | 1963 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3980 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 223 HP | 119 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 377 Nm | 218 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3650 RPM | 2650 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2820 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 45 L |