2008 Jaguar XJ vs. 2012 Chrysler 300
To start off, 2012 Chrysler 300 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Jaguar XJ. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Jaguar XJ would be higher. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Jaguar XJ (400 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 2012 Chrysler 300. (292 HP @ 6350 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 2012 Chrysler 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 94 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Jaguar XJ (560 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chrysler 300. (352 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chrysler 300.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Jaguar XJ | 2012 Chrysler 300 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Chrysler |
| Model | XJ | 300 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 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 | 400 HP | 292 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6350 RPM |
| Torque | 560 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | 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 | 1734 kg | 1828 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 5044 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1491 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3170 mm | 3053 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 84 L | 72 L |
