2006 Jaguar XKR vs. 2000 Pininfarina Rossa
To start off, 2006 Jaguar XKR is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Pininfarina Rossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Pininfarina Rossa would be higher. At 5,472 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 Pininfarina Rossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Pininfarina Rossa (485 HP) has 94 more horse power than 2006 Jaguar XKR. (391 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Pininfarina Rossa should accelerate faster than 2006 Jaguar XKR.
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, 2000 Pininfarina Rossa (570 Nm) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Jaguar XKR. (542 Nm). This means 2000 Pininfarina Rossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Jaguar XKR. 2006 Jaguar XKR has automatic transmission and 2000 Pininfarina Rossa has manual transmission. 2000 Pininfarina Rossa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Jaguar XKR will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Jaguar XKR | 2000 Pininfarina Rossa | |
| Make | Jaguar | Pininfarina |
| Model | XKR | Rossa |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4196 cc | 5472 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 391 HP | 485 HP |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 570 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 87.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.3 mm | 74.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2510 mm |
