2004 Jaguar XK vs. 2012 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Jaguar XK (390 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2012 Chevrolet Camaro. (323 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 2012 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 54 kg more than 2004 Jaguar XK.
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 XK (525 Nm) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chevrolet Camaro. (376 Nm). This means 2004 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chevrolet Camaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Jaguar XK | 2012 Chevrolet Camaro | |
| Make | Jaguar | Chevrolet |
| Model | XK | Camaro |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4196 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 390 HP | 323 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 525 Nm | 376 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1758 kg | 1812 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4836 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1918 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1389 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2852 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 72 L |
