2002 Jaguar S-Type vs. 1989 TVR 400
To start off, 2002 Jaguar S-Type is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 TVR 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 TVR 400 would be higher. At 3,996 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 TVR 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 TVR 400 (275 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2002 Jaguar S-Type. (201 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 TVR 400 should accelerate faster than 2002 Jaguar S-Type. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Jaguar S-Type weights approximately 470 kg more than 1989 TVR 400.
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, 1989 TVR 400 (366 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Jaguar S-Type. (250 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1989 TVR 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Jaguar S-Type.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Jaguar S-Type | 1989 TVR 400 | |
| Make | Jaguar | TVR |
| Model | S-Type | 400 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 275 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Top Speed | 228 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2420 mm |
