1995 Caterham Super 7 vs. 1990 Jaguar XJS
To start off, 1995 Caterham Super 7 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Jaguar XJS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Jaguar XJS would be higher. At 3,590 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Jaguar XJS (217 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1995 Caterham Super 7. (138 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1995 Caterham Super 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 1076 kg more than 1995 Caterham Super 7. 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, 1990 Jaguar XJS (331 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Caterham Super 7. (156 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1990 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Caterham Super 7.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Caterham Super 7 | 1990 Jaguar XJS | |
| Make | Caterham | Jaguar |
| Model | Super 7 | XJS |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 3590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 156 Nm | 331 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 92 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 554 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3390 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2600 mm |
