2007 Jaguar XJ6 vs. 2012 Dodge Charger
To start off, 2012 Dodge Charger is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Jaguar XJ6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Jaguar XJ6 would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Dodge Charger (292 HP @ 6350 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2007 Jaguar XJ6. (240 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 2007 Jaguar XJ6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Dodge Charger weights approximately 268 kg more than 2007 Jaguar XJ6. 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, 2012 Dodge Charger (352 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Jaguar XJ6. (300 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2012 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Jaguar XJ6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Jaguar XJ6 | 2012 Dodge Charger | |
| Make | Jaguar | Dodge |
| Model | XJ6 | Charger |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2966 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 292 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6350 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1545 kg | 1813 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 5077 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2110 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1483 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 3053 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 72 L |
