1999 Jaguar S-Type vs. 1999 Lotus GT 1
To start off, both 1999 Jaguar S-Type and 1999 Lotus GT 1 were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,504 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Lotus GT 1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Lotus GT 1 (573 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 335 more horse power than 1999 Jaguar S-Type. (238 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Lotus GT 1 should accelerate faster than 1999 Jaguar S-Type. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Jaguar S-Type weights approximately 634 kg more than 1999 Lotus GT 1.
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, 1999 Lotus GT 1 (390 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Jaguar S-Type. (293 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1999 Lotus GT 1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Jaguar S-Type.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Jaguar S-Type | 1999 Lotus GT 1 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Lotus |
| Model | S-Type | GT 1 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2966 cc | 3504 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 573 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 293 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1684 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2080 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2690 mm |
