2002 Jaguar XJR vs. 2012 Jaguar XF
To start off, 2012 Jaguar XF is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Jaguar XJR. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Jaguar XJR would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Jaguar XF is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Jaguar XJR (390 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2012 Jaguar XF. (385 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Jaguar XJR should accelerate faster than 2012 Jaguar XF. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Jaguar XF weights approximately 180 kg more than 2002 Jaguar XJR.
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 XJR (525 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Jaguar XF. (515 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2002 Jaguar XJR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Jaguar XF.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Jaguar XJR | 2012 Jaguar XF | |
| Make | Jaguar | Jaguar |
| Model | XJR | XF |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4196 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 390 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 525 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1665 kg | 1845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4961 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1877 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1461 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2908 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.6 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 70 L |
