1996 Jaguar XK vs. 2011 Lexus IS
To start off, 2011 Lexus IS is newer by 15 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. At 3,996 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Jaguar XK (370 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 2011 Lexus IS. (204 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 2011 Lexus IS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Lexus IS weights approximately 102 kg more than 1996 Jaguar XK.
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, 1996 Jaguar XK (535 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 284 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Lexus IS. (251 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1996 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Lexus IS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Jaguar XK | 2011 Lexus IS | |
| Make | Jaguar | Lexus |
| Model | XK | IS |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3996 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 370 HP | 204 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 535 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 1742 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4633 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1415 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2731 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 65 L |
