Car comparison

Jaguar E-Type 4.2 (Series 1)vsJaguar XJS Coupe 5.3

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Jaguar E-Type

4.2 (Series 1)

265 hp4235 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1964-1968
VS

Jaguar XJS Coupe

5.3

284 hp5343 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe1991-1994

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Jaguar XJS Coupe 5.3

  • Most powerful
    284 hp
    212 kW
  • Highest torque
    415 Nm
    306 lb-ft
  • Largest trunk
    407 L
  • Best overall score
    53/100
  • Best economy score
    71/100
  • Best practicality score
    51/100

Jaguar E-Type 4.2 (Series 1)

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    255 km/h
    158 mph Unrestricted
    240 km/h
    149 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,143 kg
    2,520 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    232 hp/t
    173 kW/t
    4.3 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    60/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelJaguarE-Type4.2 (Series 1)JaguarXJS Coupe5.3
Power
265hp198kW
284hp212kW
Torque
384Nm283lb-ft
415Nm306lb-ft
Curb weight
1,143kg2,520lb
1,825kg4,023lb
Gross weight-
2,175kg4,795lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
237 km/h
147 mph
To 99% top speed
78.8s99% target: 252 km/h / 157 mph
Calculated
101.6s99% target: 235 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.3s
8.2s
0-200 km/h
24.3s
Calculated
34.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.0s
Calculated
7.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
13.4L/100 km17.6mpg US21.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
19.9L/100 km11.8mpg US14.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
11L/100 km21.4mpg US25.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.1s
Calculated
15.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
232hp/t173kW/t105hp/1000 lb
Calculated
156hp/t116kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
336Nm/t225lb-ft/ton
Calculated
227Nm/t152lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
664km413mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,235cc258cu in
5,343cc326cu in
Length
4,451mm175in
4,820mm190in
Width
1,657mm65in
1,793mm71in
Height
1,219mm48in
1,254mm49in
Wheelbase
2,438mm96in
2,588mm102in
Front track
1,270mm50in
1,489mm59in
Rear track
1,270mm50in
1,504mm59in
Ground clearance
133mm5in
-
Trunk volume
220L
407L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
64L
89L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Jaguar E-Type 4.2 (Series 1)Jaguar XJS Coupe 5.3PowerTorque
  • Jaguar E-Type 4.2 (Series 1): Power / Torque
  • Jaguar XJS Coupe 5.3: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
JaguarE-Type4.2 (Series 1)5,400 rpm4,000 rpm5,650 rpm
JaguarXJS Coupe5.35,500 rpm2,800 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricJaguarE-Type4.2 (Series 1)JaguarXJS Coupe5.3
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.0 s
7.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.3 s
8.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
24.3 s
34.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Likely limited
237 km/h
147 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.9 s
13.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.1 s
15.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
160 km/h
99 mph
146 km/h
91 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
JaguarE-Type4.2 (Series 1)
265 hp
198 kW
JaguarXJS Coupe5.3
284 hp
212 kW

Jaguar XJS Coupe 5.3 has 19 hp more than Jaguar E-Type 4.2 (Series 1).

The biggest power difference is between Jaguar E-Type 4.2 (Series 1) and Jaguar XJS Coupe 5.3: 19 hp (14 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
JaguarE-Type4.2 (Series 1)
384 Nm
283 lb-ft
JaguarXJS Coupe5.3
415 Nm
306 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
JaguarE-Type4.2 (Series 1)
1,143 kg
2,520 lb
JaguarXJS Coupe5.3
1,825 kg
4,023 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
JaguarE-Type4.2 (Series 1)
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
JaguarXJS Coupe5.3
237 km/h
147 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
JaguarE-Type4.2 (Series 1)7.3 s
JaguarXJS Coupe5.38.2 s

Although Jaguar XJS Coupe 5.3 has more power, Jaguar E-Type 4.2 (Series 1) is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Jaguar E-Type 4.2 (Series 1) and Jaguar XJS Coupe 5.3: 0.9 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
JaguarE-Type4.2 (Series 1)
232 hp/t
173 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
JaguarXJS Coupe5.3
156 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
JaguarE-Type4.2 (Series 1)
265 hp
198 kW
7.3 s
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
JaguarXJS Coupe5.3
284 hp
212 kW
8.2 s
237 km/h
147 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
JaguarE-Type4.2 (Series 1)
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
220 L
7.8 cu ft
Length
4,451 mm
175.2 in
Height
1,219 mm
48.0 in
JaguarXJS Coupe5.3
Power
284 hp
212 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
407 L
14.4 cu ft
Length
4,820 mm
189.8 in
Height
1,254 mm
49.4 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleJaguarE-Type4.2 (Series 1)JaguarXJS Coupe5.3
Power
265 hp
198 kW
284 hp
212 kW
Torque
384 Nm
283 lb-ft
415 Nm
306 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.3 s
8.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
237 km/h
147 mph
Lightness
1,143 kg
2,520 lb
1,825 kg
4,023 lb
Fuel consumption
-
13.4 L/100 km
17.6 mpg US
21.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
220 L
7.8 cu ft
Length
4,451 mm
175.2 in
Height
1,219 mm
48.0 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
407 L
14.4 cu ft
Length
4,820 mm
189.8 in
Height
1,254 mm
49.4 in
Range score
-
664 km
413 mi
Trunk score
220 L
7.8 cu ft
407 L
14.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
232 hp/t
173 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
156 hp/t
116 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleJaguar XJS Coupe 5.3
Consumption13.4 L/100 km17.6 mpg US21.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km23.45 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi37.74 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,010 L531 US gal442 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,518 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Jaguar E-Type 4.2 (Series 1)

  • Is 682 kg lighter
  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 18 km/h (11 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 76 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Jaguar XJS Coupe 5.3

  • Has 19 hp more
  • Has 31 Nm more
  • Has 187 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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