1996 Jaguar XK vs. 2001 Jaguar XJR
To start off, 2001 Jaguar XJR is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Jaguar XK would be higher. Both 1996 Jaguar XK and 2001 Jaguar XJR are equipped with a 3,996 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Jaguar XJR (390 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1996 Jaguar XK. (290 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Jaguar XJR should accelerate faster than 1996 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Jaguar XJR weights approximately 199 kg more than 1996 Jaguar XK. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2001 Jaguar XJR (525 Nm) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Jaguar XK. (393 Nm). This means 2001 Jaguar XJR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Jaguar XK | 2001 Jaguar XJR | |
| Make | Jaguar | Jaguar |
| Model | XK | XJR |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3996 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 390 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 525 Nm |
| Top Speed | 251 km/hour | 252 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1769 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2880 mm |
