2005 Jaguar XJR vs. 2005 Opel Speedster
To start off, both 2005 Jaguar XJR and 2005 Opel Speedster 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 XJR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Jaguar XJR (390 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 2005 Opel Speedster. (197 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Jaguar XJR should accelerate faster than 2005 Opel Speedster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Jaguar XJR weights approximately 703 kg more than 2005 Opel Speedster. 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 303 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Opel Speedster. (251 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2005 Jaguar XJR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Opel Speedster. 2005 Jaguar XJR has automatic transmission and 2005 Opel Speedster has manual transmission. 2005 Opel Speedster 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Jaguar XJR | 2005 Opel Speedster | |
| Make | Jaguar | Opel |
| Model | XJR | Speedster |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4196 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 390 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 554 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.3 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 243 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.3 seconds | 4.9 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 | 1005 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.5 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 36 L |
