2010 Jaguar XK vs. 2011 Jaguar XK

To start off, 2011 Jaguar XK is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Jaguar XK would be higher. Both 2010 Jaguar XK and 2011 Jaguar XK are equipped with a 5,000 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Jaguar XK (510 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 2010 Jaguar XK. (385 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 2010 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Jaguar XK weights approximately 104 kg more than 2010 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, 2011 Jaguar XK (624 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Jaguar XK. (515 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Jaguar XK.

Compare all specifications:

2010 Jaguar XK 2011 Jaguar XK
Make Jaguar Jaguar
Model XK XK
Year Released 2010 2011
Body Type Coupe Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5000 cc 5000 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 385 HP 510 HP
Engine RPM 6500 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 515 Nm 624 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 2500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1696 kg 1800 kg
Vehicle Length 4793 mm 4793 mm
Vehicle Width 1892 mm 1892 mm
Vehicle Height 1328 mm 1321 mm
Wheelbase Size 2751 mm 2751 mm
Fuel Consumption 10.7 L/100km 10.7 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 14.7 L/100km 15.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 61 L 61 L


 

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