2006 Jaguar XJ vs. 2013 Chrysler 300
To start off, 2013 Chrysler 300 is newer by 7 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 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Jaguar XJ (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2013 Chrysler 300. (288 HP @ 6350 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 2013 Chrysler 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 144 kg more than 2006 Jaguar XJ.
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, 2013 Chrysler 300 (534 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Jaguar XJ. (420 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2013 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Jaguar XJ.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Jaguar XJ | 2013 Chrysler 300 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Chrysler |
| Model | XJ | 300 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4196 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 288 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6350 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 534 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1684 kg | 1828 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 5044 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2110 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1492 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 3052 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 72 L |
