2001 Jaguar XJ vs. 2013 Ferrari 458
To start off, 2013 Ferrari 458 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Jaguar XJ. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Jaguar XJ would be higher. At 4,499 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Ferrari 458 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ferrari 458 (570 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 330 more horse power than 2001 Jaguar XJ. (240 HP @ 6350 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ferrari 458 should accelerate faster than 2001 Jaguar XJ. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 330 kg more than 2013 Ferrari 458.
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, 2013 Ferrari 458 (540 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Jaguar XJ. (317 Nm @ 4350 RPM). This means 2013 Ferrari 458 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Jaguar XJ.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Jaguar XJ | 2013 Ferrari 458 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Ferrari |
| Model | XJ | 458 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3248 cc | 4499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 570 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6350 RPM | 9000 RPM |
| Torque | 317 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4350 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 81 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4527 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1937 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1213 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2650 mm |
