1971 Chevrolet El Camino vs. 2004 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 2004 Jaguar XJ is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Chevrolet El Camino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Chevrolet El Camino would be higher. At 5,013 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Chevrolet El Camino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Jaguar XJ (240 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1971 Chevrolet El Camino. (150 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 1971 Chevrolet El Camino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 74 kg more than 1971 Chevrolet El Camino. 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, 1971 Chevrolet El Camino (324 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Jaguar XJ. (279 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1971 Chevrolet El Camino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Jaguar XJ.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Chevrolet El Camino | 2004 Jaguar XJ | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Jaguar |
| Model | El Camino | XJ |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5013 cc | 2968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 324 Nm | 279 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1471 kg | 1545 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 3040 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 85 L |
