2002 Jaguar XJ vs. 2002 Volkswagen Phaeton
To start off, both 2002 Jaguar XJ and 2002 Volkswagen Phaeton were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Jaguar XJ (301 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2002 Volkswagen Phaeton. (237 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 2002 Volkswagen Phaeton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Volkswagen Phaeton weights approximately 235 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 (541 Nm) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Volkswagen Phaeton. (320 Nm). This means 2002 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Volkswagen Phaeton.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Jaguar XJ | 2002 Volkswagen Phaeton | |
Make | Jaguar | Volkswagen |
Model | XJ | Phaeton |
Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4196 cc | 3189 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 237 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 541 Nm | 320 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 2035 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2890 mm |