2005 Jaguar XK8 vs. 2011 Chrysler Town & Country
To start off, 2011 Chrysler Town & Country is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Jaguar XK8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Jaguar XK8 would be higher. At 4,194 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Jaguar XK8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Jaguar XK8 (294 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2011 Chrysler Town & Country. (283 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Jaguar XK8 should accelerate faster than 2011 Chrysler Town & Country. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 335 kg more than 2005 Jaguar XK8.
Because 2005 Jaguar XK8 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Jaguar XK8. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Chrysler Town & Country, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 XK8 (411 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Chrysler Town & Country. (352 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2005 Jaguar XK8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Chrysler Town & Country.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Jaguar XK8 | 2011 Chrysler Town & Country | |
| Make | Jaguar | Chrysler |
| Model | XK8 | Town & Country |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4194 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 294 HP | 283 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 411 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1775 kg | 2110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5151 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1999 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1725 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 3078 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 76 L |
