Jaguar XJR (1994 – 1997) vs Pontiac Firebird (1994 – 1997): specs compared
The Jaguar XJR is the more powerful of the two, with up to 326 hp against 269 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.3 s against 6.7 s. It has the higher top speed: 250 km/h against 239 km/h. The Pontiac Firebird uses less fuel, from 8.8 L/100 km against 11.7 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,528 kg against 1,775 kg.
| Specification |
Jaguar
XJR
1994 – 1997
|
Pontiac
Firebird
1994 – 1997
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United Kingdom | United States |
| Documented years | 1994 – 1997 | 1994 – 1997 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 2 | 3 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 326 hp | 148 – 269 hp |
| Torque | 512 Nm | 257 – 427 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.3 s | 6.7 s |
| Top speed | 250 km/h | 200 – 239 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 11.7 – 12.5 L/100 km | 8.8 – 14.2 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,019 mm | 4,971 mm |
| Width | 1,801 mm | 1,890 mm |
| Height | 1,300 mm | 1,321 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,870 mm | 2,570 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,775 kg | 1,528 – 1,710 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.