1996 Jaguar XK8 vs. 2000 Plymouth Prowler
To start off, 2000 Plymouth Prowler is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Jaguar XK8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Jaguar XK8 would be higher. At 3,996 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Jaguar XK8 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Jaguar XK8 weights approximately 333 kg more than 2000 Plymouth Prowler.
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, 2000 Plymouth Prowler (610 Nm) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Jaguar XK8. (393 Nm). This means 2000 Plymouth Prowler will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Jaguar XK8.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Jaguar XK8 | 2000 Plymouth Prowler | |
Make | Jaguar | Plymouth |
Model | XK8 | Prowler |
Year Released | 1996 | 2000 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3996 cc | 3507 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 291 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 393 Nm | 610 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 9.9:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1653 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2880 mm |