1998 Dodge Copperhead vs. 1992 Jaguar XJR-15
To start off, 1998 Dodge Copperhead is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Jaguar XJR-15. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Jaguar XJR-15 would be higher. At 5,993 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 Jaguar XJR-15 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Jaguar XJR-15 (450 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 230 more horse power than 1998 Dodge Copperhead. (220 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Jaguar XJR-15 should accelerate faster than 1998 Dodge Copperhead. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Dodge Copperhead weights approximately 7 kg more than 1992 Jaguar XJR-15.
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, 1992 Jaguar XJR-15 (569 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 314 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Dodge Copperhead. (255 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1992 Jaguar XJR-15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Dodge Copperhead.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Dodge Copperhead | 1992 Jaguar XJR-15 | |
| Make | Dodge | Jaguar |
| Model | Copperhead | XJR-15 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2699 cc | 5993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 450 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 217 km/hour | 307 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 1 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1057 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2870 mm |
