2005 Jaguar XJR vs. 2007 Jaguar S-Type
To start off, 2007 Jaguar S-Type is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Jaguar XJR. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Jaguar XJR 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 150 more horse power than 2007 Jaguar S-Type. (240 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Jaguar XJR should accelerate faster than 2007 Jaguar S-Type. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Jaguar S-Type weights approximately 2 kg more than 2005 Jaguar XJR.
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 261 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Jaguar S-Type. (293 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2005 Jaguar XJR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Jaguar S-Type.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Jaguar XJR | 2007 Jaguar S-Type | |
| Make | Jaguar | Jaguar |
| Model | XJR | S-Type |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4196 cc | 2966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 390 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 554 Nm | 293 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.3 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.3 seconds | 9.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1708 kg | 1710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 2070 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.5 L/100km | 10.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 70 L |
