1990 Jaguar XJR-15 vs. 1990 Rover 400
To start off, both 1990 Jaguar XJR-15 and 1990 Rover 400 were released in the same year (1990). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,993 cc (12 cylinders), 1990 Jaguar XJR-15 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Jaguar XJR-15 (450 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 335 more horse power than 1990 Rover 400. (115 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Jaguar XJR-15 should accelerate faster than 1990 Rover 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Rover 400 weights approximately 25 kg more than 1990 Jaguar XJR-15.
Because 1990 Jaguar XJR-15 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1990 Jaguar XJR-15. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Rover 400, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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-15 (569 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 425 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Rover 400. (144 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1990 Jaguar XJR-15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Rover 400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Jaguar XJR-15 | 1990 Rover 400 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Rover |
| Model | XJR-15 | 400 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5993 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 569 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.1 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.5 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 1 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2560 mm |
