1989 Jaguar XJR vs. 2013 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2013 Kia Sportage is newer by 24 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, 1989 Jaguar XJR (318 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 2013 Kia Sportage. (174 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Jaguar XJR should accelerate faster than 2013 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Jaguar XJR weights approximately 368 kg more than 2013 Kia Sportage. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Kia Sportage is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Jaguar XJR. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Kia Sportage 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, 1989 Jaguar XJR (476 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 248 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Kia Sportage. (228 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1989 Jaguar XJR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Jaguar XJR | 2013 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Jaguar | Kia |
| Model | XJR | Sportage |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5996 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 318 HP | 174 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 476 Nm | 228 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.1 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.5 mm | 97 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1432 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1855 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1645 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 91 L | 58 L |
