2006 Jaguar XKR vs. 2010 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2010 Jaguar XK is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Jaguar XKR. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Jaguar XKR would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Jaguar XKR (390 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2010 Jaguar XK. (385 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Jaguar XKR should accelerate faster than 2010 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Jaguar XKR weights approximately 149 kg more than 2010 Jaguar XK. 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 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Jaguar XK. (515 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Jaguar XKR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Jaguar XKR | 2010 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Jaguar | Jaguar |
| Model | XKR | XK |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4196 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 390 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 541 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1845 kg | 1696 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4793 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1328 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 61 L |
