2008 Chrysler 300 vs. 2000 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2008 Chrysler 300 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chrysler 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chrysler 300 (336 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2000 Jaguar XK. (290 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 2000 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 173 kg more than 2000 Jaguar XK. 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, 2008 Chrysler 300 (525 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Jaguar XK. (393 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2008 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chrysler 300 | 2000 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Chrysler | Jaguar |
| Model | 300 | XK |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5654 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 336 HP | 290 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 525 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.9 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1873 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 75 L |
