2005 Mazda Marathon vs. 2005 Jaguar S-Type
To start off, both 2005 Mazda Marathon and 2005 Jaguar S-Type were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Jaguar S-Type is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Jaguar S-Type (197 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 2005 Mazda Marathon. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Jaguar S-Type should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda Marathon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Jaguar S-Type weights approximately 103 kg more than 2005 Mazda Marathon. 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 S-Type (245 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda Marathon. (174 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Jaguar S-Type will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda Marathon. 2005 Jaguar S-Type has automatic transmission and 2005 Mazda Marathon has manual transmission. 2005 Mazda Marathon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Jaguar S-Type will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Mazda Marathon | 2005 Jaguar S-Type | |
Make | Mazda | Jaguar |
Model | Marathon | S-Type |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Van | Sedan |
Engine Size | 2260 cc | 2497 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 81.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 11.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 10 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1517 kg | 1620 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 70 L |