2000 Jaguar XK vs. 2006 Kia Picanto
To start off, 2006 Kia Picanto is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 3,996 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Jaguar XK (290 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 226 more horse power than 2006 Kia Picanto. (64 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 2006 Kia Picanto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Kia Picanto weights approximately 430 kg more than 2000 Jaguar XK.
Because 2000 Jaguar XK is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2000 Jaguar XK. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Kia Picanto, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Jaguar XK (393 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 293 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Kia Picanto. (100 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2000 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Kia Picanto.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Jaguar XK | 2006 Kia Picanto | |
| Make | Jaguar | Kia |
| Model | XK | Picanto |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3996 cc | 1086 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 246 km/hour | 154 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 2000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2380 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.5 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 35 L |
