2008 Jaguar XK8 vs. 2008 Jaguar XJ8
To start off, both 2008 Jaguar XK8 and 2008 Jaguar XJ8 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2008 Jaguar XK8 and 2008 Jaguar XJ8 are equipped with a 4,196 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Jaguar XK8 (301 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2008 Jaguar XJ8. (300 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jaguar XK8 should accelerate faster than 2008 Jaguar XJ8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jaguar XK8 weights approximately 135 kg more than 2008 Jaguar XJ8. 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 XJ8 (420 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Jaguar XK8. (411 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Jaguar XJ8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Jaguar XK8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Jaguar XK8 | 2008 Jaguar XJ8 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Jaguar |
| Model | XK8 | XJ8 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4196 cc | 4196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 411 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1845 kg | 1710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 3170 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 85 L |
