2004 Jaguar S-Type vs. 2002 TVR T 350
To start off, 2004 Jaguar S-Type is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 TVR T 350. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 TVR T 350 would be higher. At 3,605 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 TVR T 350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 TVR T 350 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 2004 Jaguar S-Type. (204 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 TVR T 350 should accelerate faster than 2004 Jaguar S-Type. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Jaguar S-Type weights approximately 662 kg more than 2002 TVR T 350.
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, 2004 Jaguar S-Type (436 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 TVR T 350. (393 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2004 Jaguar S-Type will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 TVR T 350.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Jaguar S-Type | 2002 TVR T 350 | |
| Make | Jaguar | TVR |
| Model | S-Type | T 350 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2722 cc | 3605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 204 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 436 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 83 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1722 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2370 mm |
