2006 Jaguar XKR vs. 2000 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 2006 Jaguar XKR is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Nissan Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Nissan Silvia would be higher. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Jaguar XKR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Jaguar XKR (390 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 2000 Nissan Silvia. (250 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Jaguar XKR should accelerate faster than 2000 Nissan Silvia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Jaguar XKR weights approximately 13 kg more than 2000 Nissan Silvia. 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) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Nissan Silvia. (271 Nm). This means 2006 Jaguar XKR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Nissan Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Jaguar XKR | 2000 Nissan Silvia | |
| Make | Jaguar | Nissan |
| Model | XKR | Silvia |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 390 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 541 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1848 kg | 1835 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2530 mm |
