1999 Jaguar XK vs. 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee
To start off, both 1999 Jaguar XK and 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,995 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Jaguar XK (450 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 263 more horse power than 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (187 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 235 kg more than 1999 Jaguar XK.
Because 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Jaguar XK. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee 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, 1999 Jaguar XK (604 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 309 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (295 Nm @ 3050 RPM). This means 1999 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Jaguar XK | 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
| Make | Jaguar | Jeep |
| Model | XK | Grand Cherokee |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3995 cc | 3955 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 604 Nm | 295 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3050 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 98.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 86.6 mm |
| Top Speed | 289 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 87 L |
