2012 Jaguar XJ vs. 2012 Opel Astra
To start off, both 2012 Jaguar XJ and 2012 Opel Astra were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Jaguar XJ (385 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 247 more horse power than 2012 Opel Astra. (138 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 2012 Opel Astra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 596 kg more than 2012 Opel Astra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 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 2012 Jaguar XJ. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Opel Astra, 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, 2012 Jaguar XJ (515 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 340 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Opel Astra. (175 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2012 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Opel Astra. 2012 Jaguar XJ has automatic transmission and 2012 Opel Astra has manual transmission. 2012 Opel Astra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Jaguar XJ will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Jaguar XJ | 2012 Opel Astra | |
| Make | Jaguar | Opel |
| Model | XJ | Astra |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5000 cc | 1795 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 385 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 208 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1874 kg | 1278 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5252 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1895 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1456 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3157 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 52 L |
