1999 Chevrolet Express vs. 2003 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2003 Jaguar XK is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Chevrolet Express. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Chevrolet Express would be higher. At 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Jaguar XK (390 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 1999 Chevrolet Express. (197 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1999 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 599 kg more than 2003 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, 2003 Jaguar XK (525 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Chevrolet Express. (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2003 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Chevrolet Express.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Chevrolet Express | 2003 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Jaguar |
| Model | Express | XK |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Van | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 4196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 390 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6150 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 525 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2334 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2600 mm |
