2004 Jaguar XJ vs. 2004 Morgan Aero 8
To start off, both 2004 Jaguar XJ and 2004 Morgan Aero 8 were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Morgan Aero 8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Morgan Aero 8 (322 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2004 Jaguar XJ. (294 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Morgan Aero 8 should accelerate faster than 2004 Jaguar XJ. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 578 kg more than 2004 Morgan Aero 8.
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 Morgan Aero 8 (447 Nm) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Jaguar XJ. (411 Nm). This means 2004 Morgan Aero 8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Jaguar XJ. 2004 Jaguar XJ has automatic transmission and 2004 Morgan Aero 8 has manual transmission. 2004 Morgan Aero 8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Jaguar XJ will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Jaguar XJ | 2004 Morgan Aero 8 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Morgan |
| Model | XJ | Aero 8 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 4398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 294 HP | 322 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 411 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1132 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2530 mm |
