2000 Toyota Sienna vs. 2012 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2012 Jaguar XK is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Toyota Sienna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Toyota Sienna 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 (385 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 198 more horse power than 2000 Toyota Sienna. (187 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 2000 Toyota Sienna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Jaguar XK weights approximately 75 kg more than 2000 Toyota Sienna. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 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 2012 Jaguar XK. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Sienna, 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, 2012 Jaguar XK (515 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 242 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Toyota Sienna. (273 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2012 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Toyota Sienna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Toyota Sienna | 2012 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Toyota | Jaguar |
| Model | Sienna | XK |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2981 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 273 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4793 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1328 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2751 mm |
