2005 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 1990 Jaguar XJS
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Colorado is newer by 15 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 118 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. (173 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Colorado weights approximately 48 kg more than 1990 Jaguar XJS.
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 189 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. (251 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1990 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Chevrolet Colorado | 1990 Jaguar XJS | |
Make | Chevrolet | Jaguar |
Model | Colorado | XJS |
Year Released | 2005 | 1990 |
Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2770 cc | 5343 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 173 HP | 291 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 70 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1980 kg | 1932 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2600 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 82 L |