1989 Jaguar XJR vs. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg 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 81 more horse power than 2013 Volkswagen Touareg. (237 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Jaguar XJR should accelerate faster than 2013 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 456 kg more than 1989 Jaguar XJR.
Because 2013 Volkswagen Touareg 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 Volkswagen Touareg 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, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg (550 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Jaguar XJR. (476 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2013 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Jaguar XJR.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Jaguar XJR | 2013 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Jaguar | Volkswagen |
| Model | XJR | Touareg |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5996 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 318 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 476 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.1 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.5 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.2:1 | 16.8: 1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 2256 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4795 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1732 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2893 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 91 L | 100 L |
