2006 Jaguar XKR vs. 2011 Dodge Ram
To start off, 2011 Dodge Ram is newer by 5 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 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Jaguar XKR (391 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2011 Dodge Ram. (310 HP @ 5650 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Jaguar XKR should accelerate faster than 2011 Dodge Ram. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Dodge Ram weights approximately 462 kg more 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, 2006 Jaguar XKR (542 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Dodge Ram. (447 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2006 Jaguar XKR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Dodge Ram.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Jaguar XKR | 2011 Dodge Ram | |
| Make | Jaguar | Dodge |
| Model | XKR | Ram |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4196 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 391 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5650 RPM |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1845 kg | 2307 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5817 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1877 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 3569 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 98 L |
