1998 Jaguar XK vs. 2011 GMC Yukon
To start off, 2011 GMC Yukon is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Jaguar XK (445 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 2011 GMC Yukon. (352 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 2011 GMC Yukon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 GMC Yukon weights approximately 1244 kg more than 1998 Jaguar XK.
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, 1998 Jaguar XK (615 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 GMC Yukon. (517 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1998 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 GMC Yukon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Jaguar XK | 2011 GMC Yukon | |
| Make | Jaguar | GMC |
| Model | XK | Yukon |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3996 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 445 HP | 352 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 615 Nm | 517 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 2809 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 5649 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2009 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1951 mm |
