2005 Chrysler 300 vs. 2005 Jaguar XK
To start off, both 2005 Chrysler 300 and 2005 Jaguar XK were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chrysler 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Jaguar XK (390 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2005 Chrysler 300. (340 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 2005 Chrysler 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 125 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Jaguar XK (553 Nm) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chrysler 300. (525 Nm). This means 2005 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chrysler 300.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Chrysler 300 | 2005 Jaguar XK | |
Make | Chrysler | Jaguar |
Model | 300 | XK |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5654 cc | 4196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 340 HP | 390 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 525 Nm | 553 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1878 kg | 1753 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.5 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 75 L |