2011 Jaguar XJ vs. 2011 Renault Clio
To start off, both 2011 Jaguar XJ and 2011 Renault Clio 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 274 more horse power than 2011 Renault Clio. (111 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 2011 Renault Clio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 620 kg more than 2011 Renault Clio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Renault Clio, 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 364 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Renault Clio. (151 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2011 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Renault Clio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Jaguar XJ | 2011 Renault Clio | |
| Make | Jaguar | Renault |
| Model | XJ | Clio |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5000 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 385 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 1215 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5123 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1895 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1448 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3033 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 55 L |
