2009 Jaguar XJ vs. 2009 Jaguar XK
To start off, both 2009 Jaguar XJ and 2009 Jaguar XK were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Jaguar XK (410 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2009 Jaguar XJ. (400 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 2009 Jaguar XJ. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 114 kg more than 2009 Jaguar XK.
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, both vehicles can yield 560 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
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2009 Jaguar XJ | 2009 Jaguar XK | |
Make | Jaguar | Jaguar |
Model | XJ | XK |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4196 cc | 4195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 400 HP | 410 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 560 Nm | 560 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.3 seconds | 5.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1734 kg | 1620 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5220 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1340 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3170 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.2 L/100km | 11.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 84 L | 71 L |