1998 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 1998 Jaguar XK
To start off, both 1998 Chevrolet Suburban and 1998 Jaguar XK were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Jaguar XK (290 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1998 Chevrolet Suburban. (247 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1998 Chevrolet Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 400 kg more than 1998 Jaguar XK.
Because 1998 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Jaguar XK. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Chevrolet Suburban 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, 1998 Chevrolet Suburban (456 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Jaguar XK. (394 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1998 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Chevrolet Suburban | 1998 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Jaguar |
| Model | Suburban | XK |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 290 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 456 Nm | 394 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2100 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5580 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3350 mm | 2600 mm |
