1996 Lexus SC vs. 2012 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2012 Jaguar XK is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Lexus SC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Lexus SC would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Jaguar XK (550 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 290 more horse power than 1996 Lexus SC. (260 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1996 Lexus SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Jaguar XK weights approximately 162 kg more than 1996 Lexus SC. 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, 2012 Jaguar XK (680 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 310 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Lexus SC. (370 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Lexus SC.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Lexus SC | 2012 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Lexus | Jaguar |
| Model | SC | XK |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3969 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 550 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 680 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1638 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4793 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1311 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 61 L |
