2001 Lexus SC vs. 2011 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2011 Jaguar XK is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Lexus SC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Lexus SC would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Jaguar XK (510 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 210 more horse power than 2001 Lexus SC. (300 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 2001 Lexus SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Jaguar XK weights approximately 58 kg more than 2001 Lexus SC. 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, 2011 Jaguar XK (624 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Lexus SC. (441 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2011 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Lexus SC.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Lexus SC | 2011 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Lexus | Jaguar |
| Model | SC | XK |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 624 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1742 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4793 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1321 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 61 L |
