2007 Jaguar XJR vs. 2006 Jaguar S-Type
To start off, 2007 Jaguar XJR is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Jaguar S-Type. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Jaguar S-Type 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 (400 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2006 Jaguar S-Type. (300 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jaguar XJR should accelerate faster than 2006 Jaguar S-Type.
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 (554 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Jaguar S-Type. (420 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2007 Jaguar XJR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Jaguar S-Type.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Jaguar XJR | 2006 Jaguar S-Type | |
| Make | Jaguar | Jaguar |
| Model | XJR | S-Type |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4196 cc | 4195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 554 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 90.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5220 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2110 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3170 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
