2001 Jaguar XJ8 vs. 1990 Jaguar XJS
To start off, 2001 Jaguar XJ8 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Jaguar XJS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Jaguar XJS would be higher. At 5,343 cc (12 cylinders), 1990 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Jaguar XJS (291 HP) has 90 more horse power than 2001 Jaguar XJ8. (201 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 2001 Jaguar XJ8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 222 kg more than 2001 Jaguar XJ8. 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, 1990 Jaguar XJS (440 Nm) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Jaguar XJ8. (380 Nm). This means 1990 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Jaguar XJ8. 2001 Jaguar XJ8 has automatic transmission and 1990 Jaguar XJS has manual transmission. 1990 Jaguar XJS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Jaguar XJ8 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Jaguar XJ8 | 1990 Jaguar XJS | |
| Make | Jaguar | Jaguar |
| Model | XJ8 | XJS |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4200 cc | 5343 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 291 HP |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1932 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2600 mm |
