2003 AC Aceca vs. 1987 Jaguar XJS
To start off, 2003 AC Aceca is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Jaguar XJS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Jaguar XJS would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 AC Aceca (301 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1987 Jaguar XJS. (217 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1987 Jaguar XJS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 120 kg more than 2003 AC Aceca.
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, 2003 AC Aceca (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Jaguar XJS. (331 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Jaguar XJS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 AC Aceca | 1987 Jaguar XJS | |
| Make | AC | Jaguar |
| Model | Aceca | XJS |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 3590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 331 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2600 mm |
