2013 Jaguar XJ vs. 2013 Jaguar XK
To start off, both 2013 Jaguar XJ 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. Both 2013 Jaguar XJ and 2013 Jaguar XK are equipped with a 5,000 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Jaguar XJ (503 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 2013 Jaguar XK. (380 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2013 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 2013 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 660 kg more than 2013 Jaguar XK. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Jaguar XJ is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Jaguar XK. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Jaguar XJ will offer significantly more control. 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 XJ (625 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Jaguar XK. (515 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2013 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Jaguar XJ | 2013 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Jaguar | Jaguar |
| Model | XJ | XK |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5000 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | W | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 503 HP | 380 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 625 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.9 seconds | 5.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | CVT | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2370 kg | 1710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5252 mm | 4794 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2105 mm | 2032 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1456 mm | 1322 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3157 mm | 2752 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.9 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.9 L/100km | 13.3 L/100km |
