2008 Jaguar XJR vs. 2008 Lexus IS
To start off, both 2008 Jaguar XJR and 2008 Lexus IS were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,995 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Jaguar XJR is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jaguar XJR weights approximately 363 kg more than 2008 Lexus IS.
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 (505 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Lexus IS. (288 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2008 Jaguar XJR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Lexus IS.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Jaguar XJR | 2008 Lexus IS | |
Make | Jaguar | Lexus |
Model | XJR | IS |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3995 cc | 2997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 216 HP |
Torque | 505 Nm | 288 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.6 seconds | 8.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1845 kg | 1482 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.6 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 70 L |