1998 Jaguar XK vs. 2008 Jaguar XJ6
To start off, 2008 Jaguar XJ6 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 3,995 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Jaguar XK (290 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2008 Jaguar XJ6. (235 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 2008 Jaguar XJ6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jaguar XJ6 weights approximately 50 kg more than 1998 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, 1998 Jaguar XK (393 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Jaguar XJ6. (293 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1998 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Jaguar XJ6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Jaguar XK | 2008 Jaguar XJ6 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Jaguar |
| Model | XK | XJ6 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3995 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 293 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 251 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 3040 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.5 L/100km | 10.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 85 L |
