2005 Jaguar S-Type vs. 2011 Lexus LFA
To start off, 2011 Lexus LFA is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Jaguar S-Type. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Jaguar S-Type would be higher. At 4,805 cc (10 cylinders), 2011 Lexus LFA is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Lexus LFA (552 HP @ 8700 RPM) has 258 more horse power than 2005 Jaguar S-Type. (294 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Lexus LFA should accelerate faster than 2005 Jaguar S-Type. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Jaguar S-Type weights approximately 260 kg more than 2011 Lexus LFA.
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, 2011 Lexus LFA (480 Nm) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Jaguar S-Type. (411 Nm). This means 2011 Lexus LFA will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Jaguar S-Type.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Jaguar S-Type | 2011 Lexus LFA | |
| Make | Jaguar | Lexus |
| Model | S-Type | LFA |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4235 cc | 4805 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 294 HP | 552 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 8700 RPM |
| Torque | 411 Nm | 480 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4505 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2605 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 73 L |
