2002 Jaguar XJR vs. 2012 Nissan 370Z
To start off, 2012 Nissan 370Z 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 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Jaguar XJR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Jaguar XJR (390 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2012 Nissan 370Z. (332 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Jaguar XJR should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan 370Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Jaguar XJR weights approximately 87 kg more than 2012 Nissan 370Z. 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, 2002 Jaguar XJR (525 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan 370Z. (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2002 Jaguar XJR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan 370Z.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Jaguar XJR | 2012 Nissan 370Z | |
Make | Jaguar | Nissan |
Model | XJR | 370Z |
Year Released | 2002 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4196 cc | 3700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 390 HP | 332 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 525 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1665 kg | 1578 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4247 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1849 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1326 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 18.6 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 72 L |