2001 Jaguar XJ vs. 1981 Jaguar XJS
To start off, 2001 Jaguar XJ is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Jaguar XJS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Jaguar XJS would be higher. At 5,344 cc (12 cylinders), 1981 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Jaguar XJS (299 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2001 Jaguar XJ. (240 HP @ 6350 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 2001 Jaguar XJ. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 3 kg more than 1981 Jaguar XJS.
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, 1981 Jaguar XJS (431 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Jaguar XJ. (317 Nm @ 4350 RPM). This means 1981 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Jaguar XJ.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Jaguar XJ | 1981 Jaguar XJS | |
| Make | Jaguar | Jaguar |
| Model | XJ | XJS |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3248 cc | 5344 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 299 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6350 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 317 Nm | 431 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4350 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1707 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2600 mm |
