2008 Jaguar XK8 vs. 2006 Toyota Hilux
To start off, 2008 Jaguar XK8 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Toyota Hilux. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Toyota Hilux would be higher. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Jaguar XK8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Jaguar XK8 (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Hilux. (134 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jaguar XK8 should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Hilux. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jaguar XK8 weights approximately 240 kg more than 2006 Toyota Hilux. 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 Jaguar XK8 (420 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Hilux. (182 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Jaguar XK8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Hilux. 2008 Jaguar XK8 has automatic transmission and 2006 Toyota Hilux has manual transmission. 2006 Toyota Hilux will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Jaguar XK8 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Jaguar XK8 | 2006 Toyota Hilux | |
| Make | Jaguar | Toyota |
| Model | XK8 | Hilux |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4196 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.3 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1595 kg | 1355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3090 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.5 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 80 L |
