2005 Jaguar XJ vs. 2005 Nissan Patrol
To start off, both 2005 Jaguar XJ and 2005 Nissan Patrol 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 234 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Patrol. (156 HP @ 2000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Patrol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 450 kg more than 2005 Nissan Patrol. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Jaguar XJ (525 Nm) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Patrol. (334 Nm). This means 2005 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Patrol. 2005 Jaguar XJ has automatic transmission and 2005 Nissan Patrol has manual transmission. 2005 Nissan Patrol 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 Nissan Patrol | |
| Make | Jaguar | Nissan |
| Model | XJ | Patrol |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 2952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 390 HP | 156 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Torque | 525 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 17.9:1 |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2400 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 84 L | 95 L |
