1996 Chevrolet Impala vs. 2007 Jaguar XKR
To start off, 2007 Jaguar XKR is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Chevrolet Impala. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Chevrolet Impala would be higher. At 5,733 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Jaguar XKR (391 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 1996 Chevrolet Impala. (256 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jaguar XKR should accelerate faster than 1996 Chevrolet Impala. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 5 kg more than 2007 Jaguar XKR.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2007 Jaguar XKR (542 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Chevrolet Impala. (447 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 Jaguar XKR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Chevrolet Impala.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Chevrolet Impala | 2007 Jaguar XKR | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Jaguar |
| Model | Impala | XKR |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 4196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 391 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 542 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 90.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 222 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 1845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 75 L |
