2005 Jaguar XJR vs. 2004 Toyota MR2
To start off, 2005 Jaguar XJR is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Toyota MR2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Toyota MR2 would be higher. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Jaguar XJR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Jaguar XJR (390 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 248 more horse power than 2004 Toyota MR2. (142 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Jaguar XJR should accelerate faster than 2004 Toyota MR2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Jaguar XJR weights approximately 643 kg more than 2004 Toyota MR2. 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 XJR (554 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 384 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Toyota MR2. (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2005 Jaguar XJR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Toyota MR2. 2005 Jaguar XJR has automatic transmission and 2004 Toyota MR2 has manual transmission. 2004 Toyota MR2 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Jaguar XJR will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2005 Jaguar XJR | 2004 Toyota MR2 | |
Make | Jaguar | Toyota |
Model | XJR | MR2 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4196 cc | 1793 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 390 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 554 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.3 mm | 91.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.3 seconds | 9.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1708 kg | 1065 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.5 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 48 L |