2008 Jaguar XJR vs. 2000 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 2008 Jaguar XJR is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Nissan Laurel would be higher. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Jaguar XJR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Jaguar XJR (400 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 246 more horse power than 2000 Nissan Laurel. (154 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jaguar XJR should accelerate faster than 2000 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jaguar XJR weights approximately 265 kg more than 2000 Nissan Laurel. 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, 2008 Jaguar XJR (553 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 363 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Nissan Laurel. (190 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Jaguar XJR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Jaguar XJR | 2000 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Jaguar | Nissan |
Model | XJR | Laurel |
Year Released | 2008 | 2000 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4196 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 400 HP | 154 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 553 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1655 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3170 mm | 2730 mm |