2009 Jaguar XK vs. 2009 Jaguar S-Type
To start off, both 2009 Jaguar XK and 2009 Jaguar S-Type 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 S-Type is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Jaguar S-Type (301 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2009 Jaguar XK. (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jaguar S-Type should accelerate faster than 2009 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Jaguar S-Type weights approximately 208 kg more than 2009 Jaguar XK. 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, both vehicles can yield 420 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 XK | 2009 Jaguar S-Type | |
Make | Jaguar | Jaguar |
Model | XK | S-Type |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4194 cc | 4196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 301 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 420 Nm | 420 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 86.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.3 mm | 90.3 mm |
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 | 1502 kg | 1710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2070 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 11.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 70 L |