2013 Chevrolet Sonic vs. 2013 Jaguar XK
To start off, both 2013 Chevrolet Sonic and 2013 Jaguar XK were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Jaguar XK (542 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 408 more horse power than 2013 Chevrolet Sonic. (134 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 2013 Chevrolet Sonic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Jaguar XK weights approximately 574 kg more than 2013 Chevrolet Sonic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Jaguar XK is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2013 Jaguar XK. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Sonic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2013 Jaguar XK (681 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 512 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Chevrolet Sonic. (169 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2013 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Chevrolet Sonic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Chevrolet Sonic | 2013 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Jaguar |
| Model | Sonic | XK |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1800 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 542 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 169 Nm | 681 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 5-speed manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1276 kg | 1850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4399 mm | 4794 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1735 mm | 2032 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1517 mm | 1322 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2685 mm | 2752 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.5 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8.3 L/100km | 14.5 L/100km |
