1995 Jaguar XJS vs. 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia
To start off, 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Jaguar XJS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Jaguar XJS would be higher. At 4,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia (570 HP) has 348 more horse power than 1995 Jaguar XJS. (222 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia should accelerate faster than 1995 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.
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1995 Jaguar XJS | 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia | |
Make | Jaguar | Ferrari |
Model | XJS | 458 Italia |
Year Released | 1995 | 2011 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3980 cc | 4500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 222 HP | 570 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 Length | 4770 mm | 4526 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1938 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1214 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2649 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 86 L |