2005 Holden Caprice vs. 2002 Jaguar XJ

To start off, 2005 Holden Caprice is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Jaguar XJ. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Jaguar XJ would be higher. At 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Holden Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Holden Caprice (295 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2002 Jaguar XJ. (240 HP @ 6350 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Holden Caprice should accelerate faster than 2002 Jaguar XJ.

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, 2005 Holden Caprice (446 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Jaguar XJ. (316 Nm @ 4350 RPM). This means 2005 Holden Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Jaguar XJ.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Holden Caprice 2002 Jaguar XJ
Make Holden Jaguar
Model Caprice XJ
Year Released 2005 2002
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5665 cc 3248 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 295 HP 240 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 6350 RPM
Torque 446 Nm 316 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 4350 RPM
Engine Bore Size 99 mm 86 mm
Engine Stroke Size 92 mm 70 mm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors


 

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