2005 Jaguar XK8 vs. 2003 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2005 Jaguar XK8 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Jaguar XK would be higher. Both 2005 Jaguar XK8 and 2003 Jaguar XK are equipped with a 4,196 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Jaguar XK (395 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 2005 Jaguar XK8. (294 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 2005 Jaguar XK8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Jaguar XK weights approximately 83 kg more than 2005 Jaguar XK8. 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, 2003 Jaguar XK (553 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Jaguar XK8. (411 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Jaguar XK8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Jaguar XK8 | 2003 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Jaguar | Jaguar |
| Model | XK8 | XK |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4196 cc | 4196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 294 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 411 Nm | 553 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.3 mm | 90.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 1818 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 75 L |
