1992 Jaguar XJR vs. 1971 Land Rover Serie II
To start off, 1992 Jaguar XJR is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Land Rover Serie II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Land Rover Serie II would be higher. At 5,992 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 Jaguar XJR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Jaguar XJR (333 HP) has 266 more horse power than 1971 Land Rover Serie II. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Jaguar XJR should accelerate faster than 1971 Land Rover Serie II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Jaguar XJR weights approximately 324 kg more than 1971 Land Rover Serie II. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1971 Land Rover Serie II is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1992 Jaguar XJR. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1971 Land Rover Serie II 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, 1992 Jaguar XJR (495 Nm @ 3650 RPM) has 337 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Land Rover Serie II. (158 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1992 Jaguar XJR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Land Rover Serie II. 1992 Jaguar XJR has automatic transmission and 1971 Land Rover Serie II has manual transmission. 1971 Land Rover Serie II will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Jaguar XJR will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Jaguar XJR | 1971 Land Rover Serie II | |
| Make | Jaguar | Land Rover |
| Model | XJR | Serie II |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5992 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 333 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3650 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1824 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2780 mm |
