1990 Jaguar XJR-15 vs. 2002 Mazda RX-8
To start off, 2002 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Jaguar XJR-15. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Jaguar XJR-15 would be higher. 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 261 more horse power than 2002 Mazda RX-8. (189 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Jaguar XJR-15 should accelerate faster than 2002 Mazda RX-8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mazda RX-8 weights approximately 340 kg more than 1990 Jaguar XJR-15.
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-15 (569 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 349 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Mazda RX-8. (220 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1990 Jaguar XJR-15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Mazda RX-8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Jaguar XJR-15 | 2002 Mazda RX-8 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Mazda |
| Model | XJR-15 | RX-8 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5993 cc | 2615 cc |
| Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 569 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 307 km/hour | 229 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 1 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 61 L |
