2010 Jaguar XK vs. 2011 Lexus IS
To start off, 2011 Lexus IS 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 Lexus IS are equipped with a 5,000 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Jaguar XK (510 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 2011 Lexus IS. (416 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 2011 Lexus IS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Jaguar XK weights approximately 38 kg more than 2011 Lexus IS. 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, 2010 Jaguar XK (624 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Lexus IS. (502 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2010 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Lexus IS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Jaguar XK | 2011 Lexus IS | |
| Make | Jaguar | Lexus |
| Model | XK | IS |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| 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 | 510 HP | 416 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 624 Nm | 502 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| 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 | 1753 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4793 mm | 4661 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1892 mm | 1816 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1321 mm | 1415 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2751 mm | 2728 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 64 L |
