1993 Jaguar XJS vs. 1979 Oldsmobile Cutlass
To start off, 1993 Jaguar XJS is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Oldsmobile Cutlass. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Oldsmobile Cutlass would be higher. At 3,980 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine.
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. 1979 Oldsmobile Cutlass has automatic transmission and 1993 Jaguar XJS has manual transmission. 1993 Jaguar XJS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Oldsmobile Cutlass will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1993 Jaguar XJS | 1979 Oldsmobile Cutlass | |
Make | Jaguar | Oldsmobile |
Model | XJS | Cutlass |
Year Released | 1993 | 1979 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3980 cc | 3788 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 222 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2760 mm |