2009 Jaguar XK vs. 1993 Jaguar XJS
To start off, 2009 Jaguar XK is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Jaguar XJS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Jaguar XJS would be higher. At 5,996 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Jaguar XJS (309 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2009 Jaguar XK. (294 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 2009 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 65 kg more than 2009 Jaguar XK. 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, 1993 Jaguar XJS (476 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Jaguar XK. (411 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1993 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Jaguar XK | 1993 Jaguar XJS | |
| Make | Jaguar | Jaguar |
| Model | XK | XJS |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4194 cc | 5996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 294 HP | 309 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 411 Nm | 476 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.3 mm | 78.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 86 L |
