2002 Dodge M80 vs. 2002 Jaguar XJ8
To start off, both 2002 Dodge M80 and 2002 Jaguar XJ8 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 XJ8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Jaguar XJ8 (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2002 Dodge M80. (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Jaguar XJ8 should accelerate faster than 2002 Dodge M80. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Jaguar XJ8 weights approximately 480 kg more than 2002 Dodge M80. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Dodge M80 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Jaguar XJ8. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Dodge M80 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, 2002 Jaguar XJ8 (420 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Dodge M80. (319 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2002 Jaguar XJ8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Dodge M80. 2002 Jaguar XJ8 has automatic transmission and 2002 Dodge M80 has manual transmission. 2002 Dodge M80 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Jaguar XJ8 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Dodge M80 | 2002 Jaguar XJ8 | |
| Make | Dodge | Jaguar |
| Model | M80 | XJ8 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3700 cc | 4196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1135 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 85 L |
