1999 Jaguar XJ vs. 1977 Lada S
To start off, 1999 Jaguar XJ is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Lada S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Lada S would be higher. At 3,996 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 710 kg more than 1977 Lada S.
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. 1999 Jaguar XJ has automatic transmission and 1977 Lada S has manual transmission. 1977 Lada S will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Jaguar XJ will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Jaguar XJ | 1977 Lada S | |
Make | Jaguar | Lada |
Model | XJ | S |
Year Released | 1999 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3996 cc | 1293 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 290 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 43 L |