2005 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 1990 Jaguar XJR-15
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Jaguar XJR-15. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Jaguar XJR-15 would be higher. At 5,993 cc (12 cylinders), 1990 Jaguar XJR-15 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Jaguar XJR-15 (450 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe. (260 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Jaguar XJR-15 should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 1210 kg more than 1990 Jaguar XJR-15.
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, 1990 Jaguar XJR-15 (569 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe. (393 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 Jaguar XJR-15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe | 1990 Jaguar XJR-15 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Jaguar |
| Model | Tahoe | XJR-15 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1990 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4807 cc | 5993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 450 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 90.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 78.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 1 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2260 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 90 L |
