1994 Jaguar XJS vs. 2009 Saturn Sky
To start off, 2009 Saturn Sky is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Jaguar XJS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Jaguar XJS 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 50 more horse power than 2009 Saturn Sky. (173 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 2009 Saturn Sky. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Saturn Sky weights approximately 5 kg more than 1994 Jaguar XJS.
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 2009 Saturn Sky. (226 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1994 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Saturn Sky.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Jaguar XJS | 2009 Saturn Sky | |
| Make | Jaguar | Saturn |
| Model | XJS | Sky |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3980 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 223 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 377 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3650 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 99.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 75.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.2:1 |
| 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 | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 49 L |
