2003 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 2001 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe is newer by 2 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 4,807 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Jaguar XK (290 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe. (260 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 562 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, both vehicles can yield 393 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe | 2001 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Jaguar |
| Model | Tahoe | XK |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2001 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4807 cc | 3995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 290 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2262 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2600 mm |
