2012 Jaguar XJ vs. 2002 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2012 Jaguar XJ is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Subaru Forester. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Subaru Forester would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Jaguar XJ (470 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 346 more horse power than 2002 Subaru Forester. (124 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 2002 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 557 kg more than 2002 Subaru Forester. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Subaru Forester is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Jaguar XJ. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Subaru Forester will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Jaguar XJ (574 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 398 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Subaru Forester. (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Jaguar XJ | 2002 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Jaguar | Subaru |
| Model | XJ | Forester |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5000 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 470 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 574 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1942 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5127 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1895 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1456 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3032 mm | 2530 mm |
