1997 Chevrolet Express vs. 1996 Jaguar XK
To start off, 1997 Chevrolet Express is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 7,439 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Jaguar XK (290 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1997 Chevrolet Express. (286 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1997 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 854 kg more than 1996 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, 1997 Chevrolet Express (555 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Jaguar XK. (393 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1997 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Chevrolet Express | 1996 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Jaguar |
| Model | Express | XK |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Van | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7439 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 286 HP | 290 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 555 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2424 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 3040 mm |
