2002 Hyundai Equus vs. 2005 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 2005 Jaguar XJ is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Hyundai Equus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Hyundai Equus would be higher. At 3,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Hyundai Equus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Jaguar XJ (241 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2002 Hyundai Equus. (220 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 2002 Hyundai Equus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Hyundai Equus weights approximately 445 kg more than 2005 Jaguar XJ.
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, 2002 Hyundai Equus (380 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Jaguar XJ. (293 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2002 Hyundai Equus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Jaguar XJ.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Hyundai Equus | 2005 Jaguar XJ | |
| Make | Hyundai | Jaguar |
| Model | Equus | XJ |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3497 cc | 2966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 241 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 293 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Top Speed | 218 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1545 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5340 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 3170 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 85 L |
