1994 Jaguar XJR vs. 1976 Rover 2000
To start off, 1994 Jaguar XJR is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Rover 2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Rover 2000 would be higher. At 3,980 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Jaguar XJR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Jaguar XJR (322 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 1976 Rover 2000. (142 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Jaguar XJR should accelerate faster than 1976 Rover 2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Jaguar XJR weights approximately 420 kg more than 1976 Rover 2000. 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, 1994 Jaguar XJR (512 Nm @ 3050 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Rover 2000. (272 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1994 Jaguar XJR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Rover 2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Jaguar XJR | 1976 Rover 2000 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Rover |
| Model | XJR | 2000 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3980 cc | 3532 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 322 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 512 Nm | 272 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3050 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1752 kg | 1332 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2080 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2640 mm |
