2004 Jaguar XJ vs. 2004 Seat Altea
To start off, both 2004 Jaguar XJ and 2004 Seat Altea were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,194 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Jaguar XJ (300 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 2004 Seat Altea. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 2004 Seat Altea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Seat Altea weights approximately 26 kg more than 2004 Jaguar XJ.
Because 2004 Jaguar XJ is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2004 Jaguar XJ. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Seat Altea, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 XJ (420 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Seat Altea. (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2004 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Seat Altea.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Jaguar XJ | 2004 Seat Altea | |
Make | Jaguar | Seat |
Model | XJ | Altea |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4194 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 420 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.3 mm | 92.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.5:1 |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 206 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.6 seconds | 9.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1639 kg | 1665 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5220 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 55 L |