2002 Jaguar XJ vs. 2002 Opel Omega
To start off, both 2002 Jaguar XJ and 2002 Opel Omega were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,248 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Jaguar XJ (240 HP @ 6350 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2002 Opel Omega. (143 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 2002 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Opel Omega weights approximately 23 kg more than 2002 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 Jaguar XJ (316 Nm @ 4350 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Opel Omega. (300 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2002 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Opel Omega. 2002 Jaguar XJ has automatic transmission and 2002 Opel Omega has manual transmission. 2002 Opel Omega will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Jaguar XJ will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Jaguar XJ | 2002 Opel Omega | |
| Make | Jaguar | Opel |
| Model | XJ | Omega |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3248 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6350 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 316 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4350 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1733 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2740 mm |
