2006 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 1994 Jaguar XJR
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Lumina is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Jaguar XJR. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Jaguar XJR would be higher. At 5,667 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Lumina (336 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1994 Jaguar XJR. (322 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Lumina should accelerate faster than 1994 Jaguar XJR. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Jaguar XJR weights approximately 2 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet Lumina.
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, 1994 Jaguar XJR (512 Nm @ 3050 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet Lumina. (470 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1994 Jaguar XJR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chevrolet Lumina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Lumina | 1994 Jaguar XJR | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Jaguar |
| Model | Lumina | XJR |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5667 cc | 3980 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 336 HP | 322 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 512 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3050 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1752 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2080 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 81 L |
