2007 Jaguar XJ vs. 2011 Dodge Charger
To start off, 2011 Dodge Charger is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Jaguar XJ. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Jaguar XJ would be higher. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Jaguar XJ (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2011 Dodge Charger. (292 HP @ 6350 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 2011 Dodge Charger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Dodge Charger weights approximately 138 kg more than 2007 Jaguar XJ.
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, 2007 Jaguar XJ (420 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Dodge Charger. (352 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2007 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Dodge Charger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Jaguar XJ | 2011 Dodge Charger | |
| Make | Jaguar | Dodge |
| Model | XJ | Charger |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4196 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 292 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6350 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1659 kg | 1797 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5220 mm | 5077 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1483 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3170 mm | 3053 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.9 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.2 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 72 L |
