2011 Jaguar XJ vs. 2010 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2011 Jaguar XJ 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 2011 Jaguar XJ and 2010 Jaguar XK are equipped with a 5,000 cc engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 510 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 208 kg more than 2010 Jaguar XK.
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 624 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Jaguar XJ | 2010 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Jaguar | Jaguar |
| Model | XJ | XK |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | 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 | 510 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 624 Nm | 624 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1961 kg | 1753 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5248 mm | 4793 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1895 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1448 mm | 1321 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3157 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 61 L |
