1993 Jaguar XJ vs. 2000 TVR Speed 12
To start off, 2000 TVR Speed 12 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Jaguar XJ. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Jaguar XJ would be higher. At 7,730 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 TVR Speed 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 TVR Speed 12 (790 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 472 more horse power than 1993 Jaguar XJ. (318 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 TVR Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 1993 Jaguar XJ.
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, 2000 TVR Speed 12 (881 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 417 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Jaguar XJ. (464 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2000 TVR Speed 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Jaguar XJ.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Jaguar XJ | 2000 TVR Speed 12 | |
| Make | Jaguar | TVR |
| Model | XJ | Speed 12 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5993 cc | 7730 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 318 HP | 790 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 464 Nm | 881 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 57 L |
