1991 Jaguar XJR-15 vs. 2009 Ferrari California
To start off, 2009 Ferrari California is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Jaguar XJR-15. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Jaguar XJR-15 would be higher. At 5,993 cc (12 cylinders), 1991 Jaguar XJR-15 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ferrari California (460 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1991 Jaguar XJR-15. (450 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ferrari California should accelerate faster than 1991 Jaguar XJR-15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ferrari California weights approximately 685 kg more than 1991 Jaguar XJR-15. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1991 Jaguar XJR-15 (570 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ferrari California. (483 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1991 Jaguar XJR-15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ferrari California.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Jaguar XJR-15 | 2009 Ferrari California | |
| Make | Jaguar | Ferrari |
| Model | XJR-15 | California |
| Year Released | 1991 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5993 cc | 4300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 460 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 570 Nm | 483 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 1 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4562 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1308 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 78 L |
