2000 Jaguar XK vs. 2012 Lexus LS
To start off, 2012 Lexus LS is newer by 12 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 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Lexus LS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Lexus LS (380 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2000 Jaguar XK. (290 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lexus LS should accelerate faster than 2000 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Lexus LS weights approximately 323 kg more than 2000 Jaguar XK. 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 Lexus LS (497 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Jaguar XK. (393 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2012 Lexus LS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Jaguar XK | 2012 Lexus LS | |
| Make | Jaguar | Lexus |
| Model | XK | LS |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3996 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 380 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 497 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 2023 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5179 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1875 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 3091 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 84 L |
