2002 Chevrolet SSR vs. 2008 Jaguar XF
To start off, 2008 Jaguar XF is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Chevrolet SSR. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Chevrolet SSR would be higher. At 5,316 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Chevrolet SSR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Chevrolet SSR (296 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 2008 Jaguar XF. (204 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Chevrolet SSR should accelerate faster than 2008 Jaguar XF. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Chevrolet SSR weights approximately 383 kg more than 2008 Jaguar XF. 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, 2002 Chevrolet SSR (449 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Jaguar XF. (436 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2002 Chevrolet SSR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Jaguar XF.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Chevrolet SSR | 2008 Jaguar XF | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Jaguar |
| Model | SSR | XF |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5316 cc | 2720 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 204 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 449 Nm | 436 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2154 kg | 1771 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2920 mm |
