2002 Jaguar XJ vs. 2003 Noble M12
To start off, 2003 Noble M12 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Jaguar XJ. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Jaguar XJ would be higher. At 3,248 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Noble M12 (335 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2002 Jaguar XJ. (240 HP @ 6350 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Noble M12 should accelerate faster than 2002 Jaguar XJ. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 660 kg more than 2003 Noble M12.
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, 2003 Noble M12 (485 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Jaguar XJ. (316 Nm @ 4350 RPM). This means 2003 Noble M12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Jaguar XJ. 2002 Jaguar XJ has automatic transmission and 2003 Noble M12 has manual transmission. 2003 Noble M12 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 | 2003 Noble M12 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Noble |
| Model | XJ | M12 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3248 cc | 2966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6350 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 316 Nm | 485 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4350 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| 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 | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2440 mm |
