2007 Jaguar XJ vs. 1999 MCC Smart
To start off, 2007 Jaguar XJ is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 MCC Smart. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 MCC Smart would be higher. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Jaguar XJ (401 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 361 more horse power than 1999 MCC Smart. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 1999 MCC Smart.
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, 2007 Jaguar XJ (560 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 460 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 MCC Smart. (100 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2007 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 MCC Smart.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Jaguar XJ | 1999 MCC Smart | |
| Make | Jaguar | MCC |
| Model | XJ | Smart |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4196 cc | 799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 401 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 560 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 65.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 79 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 1810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 3.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 3.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 3.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 84 L | 22 L |
