2002 Jaguar XKR vs. 2011 Hyundai Genesis
To start off, 2011 Hyundai Genesis is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Jaguar XKR. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Jaguar XKR would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Hyundai Genesis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Jaguar XKR (390 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2011 Hyundai Genesis. (385 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Jaguar XKR should accelerate faster than 2011 Hyundai Genesis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Hyundai Genesis weights approximately 85 kg more than 2002 Jaguar XKR.
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 XKR (553 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Hyundai Genesis. (451 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2002 Jaguar XKR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Hyundai Genesis.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Jaguar XKR | 2011 Hyundai Genesis | |
| Make | Jaguar | Hyundai |
| Model | XKR | Genesis |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 390 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 553 Nm | 451 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 1820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4976 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1481 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2936 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 77 L |
