1990 Jaguar XJS vs. 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman
To start off, 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman is newer by 22 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 110 more horse power than 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman. (181 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 477 kg more than 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Jaguar XJS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman will offer significantly more control. 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 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman. (240 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1990 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Jaguar XJS | 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman | |
| Make | Jaguar | Mini |
| Model | XJS | Cooper Countryman |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5343 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 291 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1932 kg | 1455 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1788 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1562 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2596 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 47 L |
