2000 Chrysler Viper vs. 2010 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2010 Jaguar XK is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Chrysler Viper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Chrysler Viper would be higher. At 7,986 cc (10 cylinders), 2000 Chrysler Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Jaguar XK (510 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 2000 Chrysler Viper. (389 HP @ 5150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 2000 Chrysler Viper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Jaguar XK weights approximately 163 kg more than 2000 Chrysler Viper. 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, 2010 Jaguar XK (624 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Chrysler Viper. (621 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2010 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Chrysler Viper. 2010 Jaguar XK has automatic transmission and 2000 Chrysler Viper has manual transmission. 2000 Chrysler Viper will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Jaguar XK will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Chrysler Viper | 2010 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Chrysler | Jaguar |
| Model | Viper | XK |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7986 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 389 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5150 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 621 Nm | 624 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1753 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4793 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1321 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2751 mm |
