2006 Jaguar XJ vs. 2011 Koenigsegg Agera
To start off, 2011 Koenigsegg Agera is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Jaguar XJ. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Jaguar XJ would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Koenigsegg Agera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Koenigsegg Agera (927 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 627 more horse power than 2006 Jaguar XJ. (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Koenigsegg Agera should accelerate faster than 2006 Jaguar XJ. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 394 kg more than 2011 Koenigsegg Agera.
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, 2011 Koenigsegg Agera (1,100 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 680 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Jaguar XJ. (420 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2011 Koenigsegg Agera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Jaguar XJ. 2006 Jaguar XJ has automatic transmission and 2011 Koenigsegg Agera has manual transmission. 2011 Koenigsegg Agera will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Jaguar XJ will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Jaguar XJ | 2011 Koenigsegg Agera | |
| Make | Jaguar | Koenigsegg |
| Model | XJ | Agera |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4196 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 927 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6900 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 1100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1684 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4293 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2110 mm | 1996 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2660 mm |
