2004 Jaguar S-Type vs. 1990 Jaguar XJS
To start off, 2004 Jaguar S-Type is newer by 14 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 @ 5500 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2004 Jaguar S-Type. (204 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 2004 Jaguar S-Type. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 210 kg more than 2004 Jaguar S-Type. 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 @ 3250 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Jaguar S-Type. (436 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 1990 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Jaguar S-Type.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Jaguar S-Type | 1990 Jaguar XJS | |
| Make | Jaguar | Jaguar |
| Model | S-Type | XJS |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2722 cc | 5343 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 204 HP | 291 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 436 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 70 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1722 kg | 1932 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 69 L | 82 L |
