2005 Jaguar XJ vs. 2005 Lexus SC
To start off, both 2005 Jaguar XJ and 2005 Lexus SC were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,277 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Lexus SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lexus SC (300 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2005 Jaguar XJ. (294 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lexus SC should accelerate faster than 2005 Jaguar XJ. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 52 kg more than 2005 Lexus SC.
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 Lexus SC (442 Nm) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Jaguar XJ. (411 Nm). This means 2005 Lexus SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Jaguar XJ.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Jaguar XJ | 2005 Lexus SC | |
Make | Jaguar | Lexus |
Model | XJ | SC |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4196 cc | 4277 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 294 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 411 Nm | 442 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 83 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1794 kg | 1742 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5220 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 75 L |