1994 Jaguar XJS vs. 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye
To start off, 1994 Jaguar XJS is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye 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 18 more horse power than 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye. (205 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 554 kg more than 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye. 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 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye. (226 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1994 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Jaguar XJS | 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye | |
| Make | Jaguar | Lancia |
| Model | XJS | 037 Rallye |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3980 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 223 HP | 205 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 377 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3650 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 7.5:1 |
| 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 | 1176 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 51 L |
