2006 Jaguar S-Type vs. 2003 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2006 Jaguar S-Type is newer by 3 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 2006 Jaguar S-Type and 2003 Jaguar XK are equipped with a 4,196 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Jaguar XK (395 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2006 Jaguar S-Type. (390 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 2006 Jaguar S-Type. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Jaguar XK weights approximately 23 kg more than 2006 Jaguar S-Type. 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 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Jaguar S-Type. (541 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2003 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Jaguar S-Type.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Jaguar S-Type | 2003 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Jaguar | Jaguar |
| Model | S-Type | XK |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Sedan | 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 | 390 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 541 Nm | 553 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 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 | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1795 kg | 1818 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |
