1992 Jaguar XJ220 vs. 1992 Peugeot 405
To start off, both 1992 Jaguar XJ220 and 1992 Peugeot 405 were released in the same year (1992). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,492 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Jaguar XJ220 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Jaguar XJ220 (542 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 422 more horse power than 1992 Peugeot 405. (120 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Jaguar XJ220 should accelerate faster than 1992 Peugeot 405. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Jaguar XJ220 weights approximately 252 kg more than 1992 Peugeot 405. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1992 Jaguar XJ220 (642 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 474 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Peugeot 405. (168 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1992 Jaguar XJ220 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Peugeot 405.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Jaguar XJ220 | 1992 Peugeot 405 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Peugeot |
| Model | XJ220 | 405 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3492 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 542 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 642 Nm | 168 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1422 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2710 mm |
