2009 Jaguar XK vs. 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER
To start off, 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER (301 HP @ 6350 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2009 Jaguar XK. (294 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER should accelerate faster than 2009 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER weights approximately 15 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, 2009 Jaguar XK (411 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER. (363 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Jaguar XK | 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER | |
| Make | Jaguar | Dodge |
| Model | XK | CHALLENGER |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4196 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 294 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6350 RPM |
| Torque | 411 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 5023 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2080 mm | 1923 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1449 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2946 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 11.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 72 L |
