1994 Jaguar XJS vs. 1994 Opel Omega
To start off, both 1994 Jaguar XJS and 1994 Opel Omega were released in the same year (1994). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 94 more horse power than 1994 Opel Omega. (129 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1994 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 205 kg more than 1994 Opel Omega. 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 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Opel Omega. (250 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1994 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Opel Omega.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Jaguar XJS | 1994 Opel Omega | |
Make | Jaguar | Opel |
Model | XJS | Omega |
Year Released | 1994 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3980 cc | 2498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 223 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 377 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3650 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1525 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2740 mm |