2002 Jaguar XJR vs. 2011 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2011 Jaguar XK is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Jaguar XJR. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Jaguar XJR 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 120 more horse power than 2002 Jaguar XJR. (390 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 2002 Jaguar XJR. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Jaguar XK weights approximately 135 kg more than 2002 Jaguar XJR. 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 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Jaguar XJR. (525 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Jaguar XJR.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Jaguar XJR | 2011 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Jaguar | Jaguar |
| Model | XJR | XK |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4196 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 390 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 525 Nm | 624 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1665 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4793 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1321 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.6 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 61 L |
