1997 Chevrolet Express vs. 2012 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 2012 Jaguar XJ is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Chevrolet Express. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Chevrolet Express would be higher. At 7,439 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Jaguar XJ (385 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1997 Chevrolet Express. (286 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 1997 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 550 kg more than 2012 Jaguar XJ.
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 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Jaguar XJ. (515 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1997 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Jaguar XJ.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Chevrolet Express | 2012 Jaguar XJ | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Jaguar |
| Model | Express | XJ |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7439 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 286 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 555 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2424 kg | 1874 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 5252 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1456 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 3157 mm |
