1990 Jaguar XJR-11 vs. 2012 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Defender is newer by 22 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 621 more horse power than 2012 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Jaguar XJR-11 should accelerate faster than 2012 Land Rover Defender.
Because 2012 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Jaguar XJR-11. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Defender 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, 1990 Jaguar XJR-11 (800 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 440 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Land Rover Defender. (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1990 Jaguar XJR-11 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Jaguar XJR-11 | 2012 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Jaguar | Land Rover |
| Model | XJR-11 | Defender |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 2402 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 741 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 800 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 1 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1020 mm | 1930 mm |
