1998 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight vs. 2013 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 2013 Jaguar XJ is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight would be higher. At 5,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Jaguar XJ (503 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 301 more horse power than 1998 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. (202 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 1998 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 830 kg more than 1998 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Jaguar XJ is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Jaguar XJ will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Jaguar XJ (625 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 273 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. (352 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2013 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight | 2013 Jaguar XJ | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Jaguar |
| Model | Eighty-Eight | XJ |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 503 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 352 Nm | 625 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 2370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 5252 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2105 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1456 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 3157 mm |
