2001 Jaguar XJ220 vs. 2001 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, both 2001 Jaguar XJ220 and 2001 Volkswagen Passat were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,003 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Jaguar XJ220 (390 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 2001 Volkswagen Passat. (270 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Jaguar XJ220 should accelerate faster than 2001 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Jaguar XJ220 weights approximately 45 kg more than 2001 Volkswagen Passat. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Volkswagen Passat is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Jaguar XJ220. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Volkswagen Passat will offer significantly more control. 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, 2001 Jaguar XJ220 (1,077 Nm) has 707 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Volkswagen Passat. (370 Nm). This means 2001 Jaguar XJ220 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Jaguar XJ220 | 2001 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Jaguar | Volkswagen |
| Model | XJ220 | Passat |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3492 cc | 4003 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 390 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 1077 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Top Speed | 354 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1665 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2230 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2710 mm |
