2006 Chrysler 300 vs. 2012 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2012 Jaguar XK is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Chrysler 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Chrysler 300 would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Jaguar XK (385 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 2006 Chrysler 300. (215 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 2006 Chrysler 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 130 kg more than 2012 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, 2012 Jaguar XK (515 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chrysler 300. (510 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2012 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chrysler 300.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chrysler 300 | 2012 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Chrysler | Jaguar |
| Model | 300 | XK |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2987 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1910 kg | 1780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4793 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1328 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 61 L |
