2007 Jaguar XJ vs. 2005 Vauxhall Monaro
To start off, 2007 Jaguar XJ is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Vauxhall Monaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Vauxhall Monaro would be higher. At 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Vauxhall Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Vauxhall Monaro (328 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2007 Jaguar XJ. (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Vauxhall Monaro should accelerate faster than 2007 Jaguar XJ. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 29 kg more than 2005 Vauxhall Monaro.
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 Vauxhall Monaro (465 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Jaguar XJ. (420 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2005 Vauxhall Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Jaguar XJ. 2007 Jaguar XJ has automatic transmission and 2005 Vauxhall Monaro has manual transmission. 2005 Vauxhall Monaro will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Jaguar XJ will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Jaguar XJ | 2005 Vauxhall Monaro | |
| Make | Jaguar | Vauxhall |
| Model | XJ | Monaro |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4196 cc | 5665 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 328 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 465 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1684 kg | 1655 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2110 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2800 mm |
