2001 Jaguar XJ vs. 1971 Seat 1430
To start off, 2001 Jaguar XJ is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Seat 1430. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Seat 1430 would be higher. At 3,248 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Jaguar XJ (240 HP @ 6350 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1971 Seat 1430. (70 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 1971 Seat 1430. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 780 kg more than 1971 Seat 1430. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2001 Jaguar XJ (317 Nm @ 4350 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Seat 1430. (112 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2001 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Seat 1430.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Jaguar XJ | 1971 Seat 1430 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Seat |
| Model | XJ | 1430 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3248 cc | 1438 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6350 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 317 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4350 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2430 mm |
