2002 Jaguar XJ vs. 2010 Jaguar XF
To start off, 2010 Jaguar XF is newer by 8 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 4,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Jaguar XF is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Jaguar XF (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2002 Jaguar XJ. (240 HP @ 6350 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Jaguar XF should accelerate faster than 2002 Jaguar XJ. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Jaguar XF weights approximately 112 kg more than 2002 Jaguar XJ. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2010 Jaguar XF (420 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Jaguar XJ. (316 Nm @ 4350 RPM). This means 2010 Jaguar XF will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Jaguar XJ.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Jaguar XJ | 2010 Jaguar XF | |
| Make | Jaguar | Jaguar |
| Model | XJ | XF |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3248 cc | 4200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6350 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 316 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4350 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1822 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4961 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1877 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1461 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2908 mm |
