1998 Jaguar XJR vs. 1998 Mazda MPV
To start off, both 1998 Jaguar XJR and 1998 Mazda MPV were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,000 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Jaguar XJR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Jaguar XJR (370 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 224 more horse power than 1998 Mazda MPV. (146 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Jaguar XJR should accelerate faster than 1998 Mazda MPV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Jaguar XJR weights approximately 117 kg more than 1998 Mazda MPV. 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, 1998 Jaguar XJR (525 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 297 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Mazda MPV. (228 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Jaguar XJR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Mazda MPV.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Jaguar XJR | 1998 Mazda MPV | |
Make | Jaguar | Mazda |
Model | XJR | MPV |
Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4000 cc | 2953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 370 HP | 146 HP |
Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Torque | 525 Nm | 228 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1837 kg | 1720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2850 mm |