2001 Jaguar XK vs. 2010 Dodge Nitro
To start off, 2010 Dodge Nitro is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 3,996 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Jaguar XK (290 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2010 Dodge Nitro. (210 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 2010 Dodge Nitro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Dodge Nitro weights approximately 233 kg more than 2001 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, 2001 Jaguar XK (393 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Dodge Nitro. (318 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Dodge Nitro.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Jaguar XK | 2010 Dodge Nitro | |
Make | Jaguar | Dodge |
Model | XK | Nitro |
Year Released | 2001 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3996 cc | 3700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 290 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 393 Nm | 318 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1803 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4544 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1857 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1775 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2764 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 74 L |