2005 Jaguar S-Type vs. 2003 Jaguar R Coupe
To start off, 2005 Jaguar S-Type is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Jaguar R Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Jaguar R Coupe would be higher. At 4,235 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Jaguar S-Type is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Jaguar S-Type (390 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2003 Jaguar R Coupe. (370 HP @ 6150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Jaguar S-Type should accelerate faster than 2003 Jaguar R Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Jaguar R Coupe weights approximately 5 kg more than 2005 Jaguar S-Type.
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 Jaguar S-Type (541 Nm) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Jaguar R Coupe. (525 Nm). This means 2005 Jaguar S-Type will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Jaguar R Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Jaguar S-Type | 2003 Jaguar R Coupe | |
| Make | Jaguar | Jaguar |
| Model | S-Type | R Coupe |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4235 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 390 HP | 370 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6150 RPM |
| Torque | 541 Nm | 525 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1795 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 69 L |
