2006 Jaguar XKR vs. 2006 Jaguar XJ8
To start off, both 2006 Jaguar XKR and 2006 Jaguar XJ8 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Jaguar XKR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Jaguar XKR (390 HP @ 6100 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 135 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 XKR | 2006 Jaguar XJ8 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Jaguar |
| Model | XKR | XJ8 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4196 cc | 4195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 390 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 541 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.3 mm | 90.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 17.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1845 kg | 1710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 3170 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 85 L |
