1989 Jaguar XJR vs. 2012 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 2012 Jaguar XJ is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Jaguar XJR. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Jaguar XJR would be higher. At 5,996 cc (12 cylinders), 1989 Jaguar XJR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Jaguar XJ (385 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1989 Jaguar XJR. (318 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 1989 Jaguar XJR. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 74 kg more than 1989 Jaguar XJR. 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, 2012 Jaguar XJ (515 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Jaguar XJR. (476 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2012 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Jaguar XJR.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Jaguar XJR | 2012 Jaguar XJ | |
| Make | Jaguar | Jaguar |
| Model | XJR | XJ |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5996 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 318 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 476 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1874 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5252 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1456 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 3157 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 91 L | 82 L |
