1998 Jaguar XK vs. 1998 Subaru SVX
To start off, both 1998 Jaguar XK and 1998 Subaru SVX were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,995 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Jaguar XK (290 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1998 Subaru SVX. (218 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1998 Subaru SVX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Subaru SVX weights approximately 50 kg more than 1998 Jaguar XK.
Because 1998 Subaru SVX 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 Subaru SVX 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 Jaguar XK (393 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Subaru SVX. (301 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1998 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Subaru SVX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Jaguar XK | 1998 Subaru SVX | |
| Make | Jaguar | Subaru |
| Model | XK | SVX |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3995 cc | 3318 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 218 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 301 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 96.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1310 mm |
