2002 Jaguar XJ vs. 2002 TVR Tamora
To start off, both 2002 Jaguar XJ and 2002 TVR Tamora were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,604 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 TVR Tamora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 TVR Tamora (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 2002 Jaguar XJ. (240 HP @ 6350 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 TVR Tamora should accelerate faster than 2002 Jaguar XJ. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 680 kg more than 2002 TVR Tamora.
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 TVR Tamora (380 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Jaguar XJ. (316 Nm @ 4350 RPM). This means 2002 TVR Tamora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Jaguar XJ. 2002 Jaguar XJ has automatic transmission and 2002 TVR Tamora has manual transmission. 2002 TVR Tamora 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 TVR Tamora | |
Make | Jaguar | TVR |
Model | XJ | Tamora |
Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3248 cc | 3604 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 6350 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Torque | 316 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4350 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 83 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
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 | 1030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 3930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2290 mm |