2007 Jaguar XK8 vs. 2007 Peugeot 206
To start off, both 2007 Jaguar XK8 and 2007 Peugeot 206 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Jaguar XK8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Jaguar XK8 (295 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 228 more horse power than 2007 Peugeot 206. (67 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jaguar XK8 should accelerate faster than 2007 Peugeot 206. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Jaguar XK8 weights approximately 785 kg more than 2007 Peugeot 206. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Jaguar XK8 (411 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Peugeot 206. (160 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2007 Jaguar XK8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Peugeot 206. 2007 Jaguar XK8 has automatic transmission and 2007 Peugeot 206 has manual transmission. 2007 Peugeot 206 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Jaguar XK8 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Jaguar XK8 | 2007 Peugeot 206 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Peugeot |
| Model | XK8 | 206 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4196 cc | 1410 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 411 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 73.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.3 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 50 L |
