2008 Jaguar XJR vs. 2005 Jaguar S-Type
To start off, 2008 Jaguar XJR is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Jaguar S-Type. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Jaguar S-Type 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 165 more horse power than 2005 Jaguar S-Type. (235 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jaguar XJR should accelerate faster than 2005 Jaguar S-Type. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jaguar XJR weights approximately 18 kg more than 2005 Jaguar S-Type. 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 (561 Nm) has 268 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Jaguar S-Type. (293 Nm). This means 2008 Jaguar XJR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Jaguar S-Type.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Jaguar XJR | 2005 Jaguar S-Type | |
| Make | Jaguar | Jaguar |
| Model | XJR | S-Type |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4196 cc | 2966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 561 Nm | 293 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.3 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1734 kg | 1716 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.5 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 84 L | 70 L |
