2000 Jaguar XKA vs. 1990 Jaguar Kensington
To start off, 2000 Jaguar XKA is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Jaguar Kensington. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Jaguar Kensington would be higher. At 5,344 cc (12 cylinders), 1990 Jaguar Kensington is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Jaguar XKA (466 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 1990 Jaguar Kensington. (295 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Jaguar XKA should accelerate faster than 1990 Jaguar Kensington.
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, 2000 Jaguar XKA (843 Nm) has 410 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Jaguar Kensington. (433 Nm). This means 2000 Jaguar XKA will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Jaguar Kensington.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Jaguar XKA | 1990 Jaguar Kensington | |
Make | Jaguar | Jaguar |
Model | XKA | Kensington |
Year Released | 2000 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4399 cc | 5344 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 466 HP | 295 HP |
Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 843 Nm | 433 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2870 mm |