1993 Jaguar XJS vs. 2004 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2004 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Jaguar XJS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Jaguar XJS would be higher. At 3,980 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Jaguar XJS (223 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 2004 Land Rover Freelander. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 2004 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 326 kg more than 2004 Land Rover Freelander. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 Jaguar XJS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Land Rover Freelander 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, 1993 Jaguar XJS (377 Nm @ 3650 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Land Rover Freelander. (165 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1993 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Land Rover Freelander.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Jaguar XJS | 2004 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Jaguar | Land Rover |
| Model | XJS | Freelander |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3980 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 223 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 377 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3650 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1404 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2560 mm |
