2005 Jaguar XJ vs. 2005 Lexus RX
To start off, both 2005 Jaguar XJ and 2005 Lexus RX were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Jaguar XJ (390 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 2005 Lexus RX. (230 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 2005 Lexus RX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Lexus RX weights approximately 109 kg more than 2005 Jaguar XJ.
Because 2005 Lexus RX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Jaguar XJ. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Lexus RX will offer significantly more control. 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 XJ (525 Nm) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lexus RX. (328 Nm). This means 2005 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lexus RX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Jaguar XJ | 2005 Lexus RX | |
| Make | Jaguar | Lexus |
| Model | XJ | RX |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 3310 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 390 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 525 Nm | 328 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 1844 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 84 L | 73 L |
