2011 Jaguar XJ vs. 2011 Peugeot 408
To start off, both 2011 Jaguar XJ and 2011 Peugeot 408 were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Jaguar XJ (385 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 275 more horse power than 2011 Peugeot 408. (110 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 2011 Peugeot 408.
Because 2011 Jaguar XJ is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2011 Jaguar XJ. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Peugeot 408, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2011 Jaguar XJ (515 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 368 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Peugeot 408. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Peugeot 408. 2011 Jaguar XJ has automatic transmission and 2011 Peugeot 408 has manual transmission. 2011 Peugeot 408 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Jaguar XJ will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2011 Jaguar XJ | 2011 Peugeot 408 | |
Make | Jaguar | Peugeot |
Model | XJ | 408 |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5000 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 385 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 515 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5248 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1895 mm | 1815 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1448 mm | 1525 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3157 mm | 2710 mm |