2004 AC Aceca vs. 1989 Jaguar XJR
To start off, 2004 AC Aceca is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Jaguar XJR. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Jaguar XJR would be higher. At 5,996 cc (12 cylinders), 1989 Jaguar XJR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 AC Aceca (346 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1989 Jaguar XJR. (318 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1989 Jaguar XJR. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Jaguar XJR weights approximately 190 kg more than 2004 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, 1989 Jaguar XJR (476 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 AC Aceca. (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1989 Jaguar XJR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 AC Aceca | 1989 Jaguar XJR | |
| Make | AC | Jaguar |
| Model | Aceca | XJR |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3504 cc | 5996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 318 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 476 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 90.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 78.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 11.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 91 L |
