2005 Jaguar XKR vs. 2005 Jaguar XK
To start off, both 2005 Jaguar XKR 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 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Jaguar XKR (391 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2005 Jaguar XK. (294 HP @ 6150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Jaguar XKR should accelerate faster than 2005 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Jaguar XKR weights approximately 21 kg more than 2005 Jaguar XK. 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, 2005 Jaguar XKR (525 Nm) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Jaguar XK. (411 Nm). This means 2005 Jaguar XKR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Jaguar XKR | 2005 Jaguar XK | |
Make | Jaguar | Jaguar |
Model | XKR | XK |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4193 cc | 4195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 391 HP | 294 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 6150 RPM |
Torque | 525 Nm | 411 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.3 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 11.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 1714 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 75 L |