2011 Chrysler 300 vs. 2012 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 2012 Jaguar XJ is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Chrysler 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Chrysler 300 would be higher. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Chrysler 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Jaguar XJ (510 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 2011 Chrysler 300. (363 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 2011 Chrysler 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 24 kg more than 2011 Chrysler 300. 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, 2012 Jaguar XJ (624 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Chrysler 300. (534 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2012 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Chrysler 300.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Chrysler 300 | 2012 Jaguar XJ | |
| Make | Chrysler | Jaguar |
| Model | 300 | XJ |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5700 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 363 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 534 Nm | 624 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1937 kg | 1961 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5044 mm | 5252 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1905 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1486 mm | 1456 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3053 mm | 3157 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 82 L |
