2007 Jaguar XJR vs. 1995 Renault Sport Spider
To start off, 2007 Jaguar XJR is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Renault Sport Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Renault Sport Spider would be higher. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Jaguar XJR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Jaguar XJR (399 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 255 more horse power than 1995 Renault Sport Spider. (144 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jaguar XJR should accelerate faster than 1995 Renault Sport Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Jaguar XJR weights approximately 726 kg more than 1995 Renault Sport Spider. 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, 2007 Jaguar XJR (553 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 372 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Renault Sport Spider. (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Jaguar XJR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Renault Sport Spider. 2007 Jaguar XJR has automatic transmission and 1995 Renault Sport Spider has manual transmission. 1995 Renault Sport Spider will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Jaguar XJR will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Jaguar XJR | 1995 Renault Sport Spider | |
Make | Jaguar | Renault |
Model | XJR | Sport Spider |
Year Released | 2007 | 1995 |
Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4196 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 399 HP | 144 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 553 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 206 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.4 seconds | 6.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1656 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3170 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 50 L |