2005 Jaguar XJ vs. 2007 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 2007 Jaguar XJ is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Jaguar XJ. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Jaguar XJ would be higher. Both 2005 Jaguar XJ and 2007 Jaguar XJ are equipped with a 4,196 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Jaguar XJ (400 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 2005 Jaguar XJ. (294 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 2005 Jaguar XJ. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 135 kg more than 2007 Jaguar XJ.
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, 2007 Jaguar XJ (560 Nm) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Jaguar XJ. (411 Nm). This means 2007 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Jaguar XJ.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Jaguar XJ | 2007 Jaguar XJ | |
| Make | Jaguar | Jaguar |
| Model | XJ | XJ |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4196 cc | 4196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 294 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 411 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1794 kg | 1659 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5220 mm | 5220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 2110 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 3170 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 12.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 84 L |
