2002 Jaguar XK8 vs. 2009 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2009 Nissan Titan is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Jaguar XK8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Jaguar XK8 would be higher. At 5,549 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2002 Jaguar XK8. (300 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2002 Jaguar XK8.
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, 2009 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Jaguar XK8. (420 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Jaguar XK8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Jaguar XK8 | 2009 Nissan Titan | |
| Make | Jaguar | Nissan |
| Model | XK8 | Titan |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 5549 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 3560 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.3 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.7 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.3 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 106 L |
