2005 Jaguar XJ vs. 2005 Mazda RX-8
To start off, both 2005 Jaguar XJ and 2005 Mazda RX-8 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 @ 6150 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 2005 Mazda RX-8. (189 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda RX-8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 344 kg more than 2005 Mazda RX-8. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 XJ (541 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 321 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda RX-8. (220 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2005 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda RX-8. 2005 Jaguar XJ has automatic transmission and 2005 Mazda RX-8 has manual transmission. 2005 Mazda RX-8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Jaguar XJ will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Jaguar XJ | 2005 Mazda RX-8 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Mazda |
| Model | XJ | RX-8 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 2614 cc |
| Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 390 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 541 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1734 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3170 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 84 L | 61 L |
