2003 Chevrolet SS vs. 2003 Jaguar XK
To start off, both 2003 Chevrolet SS and 2003 Jaguar XK were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Chevrolet SS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Chevrolet SS (430 HP) has 35 more horse power than 2003 Jaguar XK. (395 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Chevrolet SS should accelerate faster than 2003 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Jaguar XK weights approximately 158 kg more than 2003 Chevrolet SS.
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, 2003 Chevrolet SS (583 Nm) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Jaguar XK. (553 Nm). This means 2003 Chevrolet SS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Chevrolet SS | 2003 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Jaguar |
| Model | SS | XK |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6000 cc | 4196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 430 HP | 395 HP |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 553 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 1818 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 75 L |
