2005 Jaguar XJ vs. 2005 Toyota Camry

To start off, both 2005 Jaguar XJ and 2005 Toyota Camry were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Jaguar XJ (294 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Camry. (189 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Camry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 194 kg more than 2005 Toyota Camry. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2005 Jaguar XJ is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Jaguar XJ. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Camry, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (411 Nm) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Camry. (273 Nm). This means 2005 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Camry.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Jaguar XJ 2005 Toyota Camry
Make Jaguar Toyota
Model XJ Camry
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4196 cc 2982 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 294 HP 189 HP
Engine RPM 6100 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 411 Nm 273 Nm
Engine Bore Size 86 mm 87.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 90 mm 83 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 11.0:1 10.0:1
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1794 kg 1600 kg
Vehicle Length 5220 mm 4820 mm
Vehicle Width 1950 mm 1800 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1510 mm
Wheelbase Size 3040 mm 2710 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 10.7 L/100km 11 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 85 L 70 L


 

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