2002 Jaguar XJ8 vs. 2005 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2005 Jaguar XK is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Jaguar XJ8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Jaguar XJ8 would be higher. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Jaguar XJ8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Jaguar XJ8 (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2005 Jaguar XK. (294 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Jaguar XJ8 should accelerate faster than 2005 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Jaguar XK weights approximately 190 kg more than 2002 Jaguar XJ8.
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, 2002 Jaguar XJ8 (420 Nm) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Jaguar XK. (411 Nm). This means 2002 Jaguar XJ8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Jaguar XJ8 | 2005 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Jaguar | Jaguar |
| Model | XJ8 | XK |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4196 cc | 4195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 294 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 411 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.3 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.3 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.2 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.1 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 75 L |
