2005 Jaguar S-Type vs. 2005 Jaguar XJ
To start off, both 2005 Jaguar S-Type and 2005 Jaguar XJ were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Jaguar S-Type is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Jaguar S-Type (295 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2005 Jaguar XJ. (294 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Jaguar S-Type should accelerate faster than 2005 Jaguar XJ. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 15 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, both vehicles can yield 411 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
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2005 Jaguar S-Type | 2005 Jaguar XJ | |
Make | Jaguar | Jaguar |
Model | S-Type | XJ |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4196 cc | 4195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 294 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 411 Nm | 411 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.3 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 3040 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.5 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 85 L |