2008 Jaguar XJ vs. 1990 Jaguar XJR-11
To start off, 2008 Jaguar XJ is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Jaguar XJR-11. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Jaguar XJR-11 would be higher. At 4,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Jaguar XJR-11 (741 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 441 more horse power than 2008 Jaguar XJ. (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Jaguar XJR-11 should accelerate faster than 2008 Jaguar XJ.
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, 1990 Jaguar XJR-11 (800 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 380 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Jaguar XJ. (420 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1990 Jaguar XJR-11 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Jaguar XJ. 2008 Jaguar XJ has automatic transmission and 1990 Jaguar XJR-11 has manual transmission. 1990 Jaguar XJR-11 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Jaguar XJ will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Jaguar XJ | 1990 Jaguar XJR-11 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Jaguar |
| Model | XJ | XJR-11 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4200 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 741 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 800 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 1 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2110 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1020 mm |
