2004 Jaguar XJ vs. 2012 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2012 Jaguar XK is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Jaguar XJ. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Jaguar XJ would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Jaguar XJ (400 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2012 Jaguar XK. (385 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 2012 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Jaguar XK weights approximately 91 kg more than 2004 Jaguar XJ.
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, 2004 Jaguar XJ (553 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Jaguar XK. (515 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2004 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Jaguar XJ | 2012 Jaguar XK | |
Make | Jaguar | Jaguar |
Model | XJ | XK |
Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4193 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 400 HP | 385 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 553 Nm | 515 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1689 kg | 1780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5220 mm | 4793 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1892 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1328 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3170 mm | 2751 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 18.6 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 61 L |