2009 Jaguar XF vs. 1993 Lexus GS
To start off, 2009 Jaguar XF is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Lexus GS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Lexus GS would be higher. At 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Lexus GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Lexus GS (205 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2009 Jaguar XF. (204 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Lexus GS should accelerate faster than 2009 Jaguar XF. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Lexus GS weights approximately 215 kg more than 2009 Jaguar XF. 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, 2009 Jaguar XF (436 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Lexus GS. (275 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Jaguar XF will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Lexus GS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Jaguar XF | 1993 Lexus GS | |
| Make | Jaguar | Lexus |
| Model | XF | GS |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2720 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 204 HP | 205 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 436 Nm | 275 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 4970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2810 mm |
