2009 Jaguar XF vs. 2010 Lotus Evora
To start off, 2010 Lotus Evora is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Jaguar XF. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Jaguar XF would be higher. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Jaguar XF is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Jaguar XF (410 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2010 Lotus Evora. (400 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jaguar XF should accelerate faster than 2010 Lotus Evora. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lotus Evora weights approximately 143 kg more than 2009 Jaguar XF.
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, 2009 Jaguar XF (560 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Lotus Evora. (459 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2009 Jaguar XF will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Lotus Evora.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Jaguar XF | 2010 Lotus Evora | |
| Make | Jaguar | Lotus |
| Model | XF | Evora |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4196 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 410 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 560 Nm | 459 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1848 kg | 1991 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 5098 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1438 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 3063 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 69 L | 90 L |
