2008 Jaguar XJR vs. 2000 Jaguar XKR
To start off, 2008 Jaguar XJR is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Jaguar XKR. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Jaguar XKR would be higher. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Jaguar XJR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Jaguar XJR (400 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2000 Jaguar XKR. (370 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jaguar XJR should accelerate faster than 2000 Jaguar XKR. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Jaguar XKR weights approximately 80 kg more than 2008 Jaguar XJR.
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 XJR (553 Nm) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Jaguar XKR. (541 Nm). This means 2008 Jaguar XJR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Jaguar XKR.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Jaguar XJR | 2000 Jaguar XKR | |
| Make | Jaguar | Jaguar |
| Model | XJR | XKR |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4196 cc | 3982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 370 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 553 Nm | 541 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 246 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1655 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3170 mm | 2590 mm |
