1995 McLaren F1 LM vs. 2011 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 2011 Jaguar XJ is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 McLaren F1 LM. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 McLaren F1 LM would be higher. At 6,063 cc (12 cylinders), 1995 McLaren F1 LM is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 McLaren F1 LM (660 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 389 more horse power than 2011 Jaguar XJ. (271 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 McLaren F1 LM should accelerate faster than 2011 Jaguar XJ. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 751 kg more than 1995 McLaren F1 LM.
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, 1995 McLaren F1 LM (705 Nm) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Jaguar XJ. (600 Nm). This means 1995 McLaren F1 LM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Jaguar XJ. 2011 Jaguar XJ has automatic transmission and 1995 McLaren F1 LM has manual transmission. 1995 McLaren F1 LM will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Jaguar XJ will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 McLaren F1 LM | 2011 Jaguar XJ | |
| Make | McLaren | Jaguar |
| Model | F1 LM | XJ |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 6063 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 660 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 705 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 357 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1062 kg | 1813 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 5252 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1456 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 3157 mm |
