2009 Chrysler 300 vs. 2012 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 2012 Jaguar XJ is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Chrysler 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Chrysler 300 would be higher. At 6,059 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chrysler 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chrysler 300 (425 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 2012 Jaguar XJ. (271 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 2012 Jaguar XJ. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 77 kg more than 2012 Jaguar XJ. 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, 2012 Jaguar XJ (600 Nm) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chrysler 300. (570 Nm). This means 2012 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chrysler 300.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chrysler 300 | 2012 Jaguar XJ | |
| Make | Chrysler | Jaguar |
| Model | 300 | XJ |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6059 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 425 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 570 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1873 kg | 1796 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 5127 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1456 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 3157 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.5 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.2 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.8 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 82 L |
