1999 Jaguar XK vs. 2010 GMC Savana
To start off, 2010 GMC Savana is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 GMC Savana (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1999 Jaguar XK. (291 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 GMC Savana should accelerate faster than 1999 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 GMC Savana weights approximately 832 kg more than 1999 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, 2010 GMC Savana (452 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Jaguar XK. (393 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2010 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Jaguar XK | 2010 GMC Savana | |
| Make | Jaguar | GMC |
| Model | XK | Savana |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3996 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 291 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 452 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 2402 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5692 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 2073 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 3429 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 117 L |
