1994 Jaguar XJS vs. 1977 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1994 Jaguar XJS is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 3,980 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 770 kg more than 1977 Lotus Esprit.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Jaguar XJS | 1977 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Jaguar | Lotus |
Model | XJS | Esprit |
Year Released | 1994 | 1977 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3980 cc | 1973 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 223 HP | 0 HP |
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 | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2450 mm |