1998 Jaguar XK vs. 2012 GMC Yukon
To start off, 2012 GMC Yukon is newer by 14 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), 2012 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 GMC Yukon (332 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1998 Jaguar XK. (290 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 1998 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 GMC Yukon weights approximately 966 kg more than 1998 Jaguar XK. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 GMC Yukon (497 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Jaguar XK. (394 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2012 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Jaguar XK | 2012 GMC Yukon | |
| Make | Jaguar | GMC |
| Model | XK | Yukon |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| 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 | 290 HP | 332 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 394 Nm | 497 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 2666 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5131 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2009 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1953 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2946 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 95 L |
