2011 Jaguar XK vs. 2010 Jaguar XJ
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 XJ. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Jaguar XJ would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Jaguar XK (510 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 275 more horse power than 2010 Jaguar XJ. (235 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 2010 Jaguar XJ. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Jaguar XK weights approximately 186 kg more than 2010 Jaguar XJ. 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 331 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Jaguar XJ. (293 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2011 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Jaguar XJ.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Jaguar XK | 2010 Jaguar XJ | |
| Make | Jaguar | Jaguar |
| Model | XK | XJ |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5000 cc | 2966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 510 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 624 Nm | 293 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1614 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4793 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1892 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1321 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2751 mm | 3040 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 85 L |
