1996 Jaguar XK8 vs. 2000 Mazda Familia
To start off, 2000 Mazda Familia is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Jaguar XK8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Jaguar XK8 would be higher. At 3,996 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Jaguar XK8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Jaguar XK8 (291 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 2000 Mazda Familia. (106 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Jaguar XK8 should accelerate faster than 2000 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Jaguar XK8 weights approximately 828 kg more than 2000 Mazda Familia. 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, 1996 Jaguar XK8 (393 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 259 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mazda Familia. (134 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Jaguar XK8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mazda Familia. 1996 Jaguar XK8 has automatic transmission and 2000 Mazda Familia has manual transmission. 2000 Mazda Familia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Jaguar XK8 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Jaguar XK8 | 2000 Mazda Familia | |
Make | Jaguar | Mazda |
Model | XK8 | Familia |
Year Released | 1996 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3996 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 291 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 393 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 9.4:1 |
Top Speed | 251 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1653 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 61 L |