2007 Jaguar XJ vs. 2012 Chrysler 300
To start off, 2012 Chrysler 300 is newer by 5 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 2012 Chrysler 300. (292 HP @ 6350 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 2012 Chrysler 300.
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 2012 Chrysler 300. (352 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2007 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chrysler 300.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Jaguar XJ | 2012 Chrysler 300 | |
Make | Jaguar | Chrysler |
Model | XJ | 300 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
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 | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 5044 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1905 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1483 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 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 |