2002 Citroen C-Airdream vs. 2002 Jaguar XJR
To start off, both 2002 Citroen C-Airdream and 2002 Jaguar XJR were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Jaguar XJR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Jaguar XJR (390 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 2002 Citroen C-Airdream. (208 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Jaguar XJR should accelerate faster than 2002 Citroen C-Airdream. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Jaguar XJR weights approximately 675 kg more than 2002 Citroen C-Airdream. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Jaguar XJR is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2002 Jaguar XJR. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Citroen C-Airdream, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2002 Jaguar XJR (525 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Citroen C-Airdream. (284 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2002 Jaguar XJR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Citroen C-Airdream.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Citroen C-Airdream | 2002 Jaguar XJR | |
| Make | Citroen | Jaguar |
| Model | C-Airdream | XJR |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2946 cc | 4196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 390 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 284 Nm | 525 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 90.3 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1665 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.2 L/100km | 12.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 85 L |
