2000 Daihatsu Terios vs. 1988 Jaguar XJS
To start off, 2000 Daihatsu Terios is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Jaguar XJS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Jaguar XJS would be higher. At 3,590 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Jaguar XJS (217 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 2000 Daihatsu Terios. (81 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 2000 Daihatsu Terios. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 585 kg more than 2000 Daihatsu Terios. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Daihatsu Terios is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Jaguar XJS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Daihatsu Terios 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, 1988 Jaguar XJS (331 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Daihatsu Terios. (106 Nm @ 5100 RPM). This means 1988 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Daihatsu Terios.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Daihatsu Terios | 1988 Jaguar XJS | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Jaguar |
| Model | Terios | XJS |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1988 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1296 cc | 3590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 106 Nm | 331 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.7 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2600 mm |
