2002 Jaguar XJ vs. 2002 Porsche Boxster
To start off, both 2002 Jaguar XJ and 2002 Porsche Boxster 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 16 more horse power than 2002 Porsche Boxster. (224 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 2002 Porsche Boxster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 432 kg more than 2002 Porsche Boxster. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Porsche Boxster. (260 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2002 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Porsche Boxster. 2002 Jaguar XJ has automatic transmission and 2002 Porsche Boxster has manual transmission. 2002 Porsche Boxster 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 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Jaguar | Porsche |
| Model | XJ | Boxster |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3248 cc | 2687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 224 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6350 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 316 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4350 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 78 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1278 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2420 mm |
