1998 Dodge Durango vs. 1998 Jaguar XK
To start off, both 1998 Dodge Durango 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 5,899 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Jaguar XK (290 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1998 Dodge Durango. (242 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1998 Dodge Durango. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Dodge Durango weights approximately 465 kg more than 1998 Jaguar XK.
Because 1998 Dodge Durango 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 Dodge Durango 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 Dodge Durango (453 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Jaguar XK. (393 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1998 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Dodge Durango | 1998 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Dodge | Jaguar |
| Model | Durango | XK |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5899 cc | 3995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 290 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 453 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2035 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3040 mm |
