2002 Jaguar XJ vs. 2012 SsangYong Rodius
To start off, 2012 SsangYong Rodius is newer by 10 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 77 more horse power than 2012 SsangYong Rodius. (163 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 2012 SsangYong Rodius. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 SsangYong Rodius weights approximately 213 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, 2012 SsangYong Rodius (340 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Jaguar XJ. (316 Nm @ 4350 RPM). This means 2012 SsangYong Rodius will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Jaguar XJ.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Jaguar XJ | 2012 SsangYong Rodius | |
Make | Jaguar | SsangYong |
Model | XJ | Rodius |
Year Released | 2002 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3248 cc | 2696 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 6350 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 316 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4350 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 86.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 92.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1923 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 5130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 3010 mm |