1997 Jaguar XK vs. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 4,164 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Jaguar XK (290 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. (129 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 730 kg more than 1997 Jaguar XK.
Because 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Jaguar XK. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 1997 Jaguar XK (393 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. (273 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1997 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. 1997 Jaguar XK has automatic transmission and 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser has manual transmission. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Jaguar XK will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1997 Jaguar XK | 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Jaguar | Toyota |
Model | XK | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 1997 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3996 cc | 4164 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 290 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 393 Nm | 273 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 22.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 2300 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 141 L |