2006 Jaguar XKR vs. 2006 Lexus GS
To start off, both 2006 Jaguar XKR and 2006 Lexus GS were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,277 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Lexus GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Jaguar XKR (391 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 2006 Lexus GS. (300 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Jaguar XKR should accelerate faster than 2006 Lexus GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Jaguar XKR weights approximately 75 kg more than 2006 Lexus GS. 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 (542 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Lexus GS. (441 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2006 Jaguar XKR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Lexus GS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Jaguar XKR | 2006 Lexus GS | |
| Make | Jaguar | Lexus |
| Model | XKR | GS |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4196 cc | 4277 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 391 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.6 seconds | 6.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1845 kg | 1770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.5 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 71 L |
