2002 Jaguar XJ vs. 2006 Nissan Patrol
To start off, 2006 Nissan Patrol is newer by 4 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, 2002 Jaguar XJ (240 HP @ 6350 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2006 Nissan Patrol. (158 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 2006 Nissan Patrol.
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, 2006 Nissan Patrol (380 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Jaguar XJ. (316 Nm @ 4350 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Jaguar XJ. 2002 Jaguar XJ has automatic transmission and 2006 Nissan Patrol has manual transmission. 2006 Nissan Patrol 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 | 2006 Nissan Patrol | |
| Make | Jaguar | Nissan |
| Model | XJ | Patrol |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3248 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6350 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 316 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4350 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 102 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 5040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2980 mm |
