1994 Jaguar XJS vs. 1969 Lotus Seven
To start off, 1994 Jaguar XJS is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Lotus Seven. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Lotus Seven 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 109 more horse power than 1969 Lotus Seven. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1969 Lotus Seven. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 1154 kg more than 1969 Lotus Seven. 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) has 254 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Lotus Seven. (123 Nm). This means 1994 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Lotus Seven.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Jaguar XJS | 1969 Lotus Seven | |
| Make | Jaguar | Lotus |
| Model | XJS | Seven |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3980 cc | 1558 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 223 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 377 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 576 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 45 L |
