1990 Jaguar XJR-11 vs. 2000 Smart ForTwo

To start off, 2000 Smart ForTwo is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Jaguar XJR-11. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Jaguar XJR-11 would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Jaguar XJR-11 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Jaguar XJR-11 (741 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 701 more horse power than 2000 Smart ForTwo. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Jaguar XJR-11 should accelerate faster than 2000 Smart ForTwo.

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, 1990 Jaguar XJR-11 (800 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 700 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Smart ForTwo. (100 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1990 Jaguar XJR-11 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Smart ForTwo.

Compare all specifications:

1990 Jaguar XJR-11 2000 Smart ForTwo
Make Jaguar Smart
Model XJR-11 ForTwo
Year Released 1990 2000
Body Type Coupe Convertible
Engine Position Middle Rear
Engine Size 3500 cc 799 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 3 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 741 HP 40 HP
Engine RPM 7500 RPM 4200 RPM
Torque 800 Nm 100 Nm
Torque RPM 5500 RPM 1800 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 1 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Length 4810 mm 2510 mm
Vehicle Width 2010 mm 1540 mm
Vehicle Height 1020 mm 1560 mm