2006 Jaguar XJ8 vs. 2006 Jaguar XKR
To start off, both 2006 Jaguar XJ8 and 2006 Jaguar XKR were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2006 Jaguar XJ8 and 2006 Jaguar XKR are equipped with a 4,195 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Jaguar XKR (390 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2006 Jaguar XJ8. (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Jaguar XKR should accelerate faster than 2006 Jaguar XJ8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Jaguar XKR weights approximately 138 kg more than 2006 Jaguar XJ8. 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, 2006 Jaguar XKR (541 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Jaguar XJ8. (420 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2006 Jaguar XKR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Jaguar XJ8.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Jaguar XJ8 | 2006 Jaguar XKR | |
Make | Jaguar | Jaguar |
Model | XJ8 | XKR |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4195 cc | 4195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 390 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 420 Nm | 541 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.3 mm | 90.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.3:1 | 9.1:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1848 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5220 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3170 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 75 L |