2005 Jaguar XJ vs. 2007 Mitsubishi Raider
To start off, 2007 Mitsubishi Raider 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. At 4,701 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Mitsubishi Raider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Jaguar XJ (294 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2007 Mitsubishi Raider. (230 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 2007 Mitsubishi Raider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 344 kg more than 2007 Mitsubishi Raider. 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 (411 Nm) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mitsubishi Raider. (393 Nm). This means 2005 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mitsubishi Raider.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Jaguar XJ | 2007 Mitsubishi Raider | |
| Make | Jaguar | Mitsubishi |
| Model | XJ | Raider |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4196 cc | 4701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 294 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 411 Nm | 393 Nm |
| 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 | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5220 mm | 5590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 3340 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 83 L |
