2002 Jaguar XJ vs. 2002 Porsche Cayenne
To start off, both 2002 Jaguar XJ and 2002 Porsche Cayenne 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 3 more horse power than 2002 Porsche Cayenne. (237 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 2002 Porsche Cayenne. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Porsche Cayenne weights approximately 450 kg more than 2002 Jaguar XJ.
Because 2002 Porsche Cayenne is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Jaguar XJ. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Porsche Cayenne 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 XJ (316 Nm @ 4350 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Porsche Cayenne. (310 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2002 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Porsche Cayenne.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Jaguar XJ | 2002 Porsche Cayenne | |
| Make | Jaguar | Porsche |
| Model | XJ | Cayenne |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3248 cc | 3177 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6350 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 316 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4350 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 95.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 2160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2860 mm |
