2003 Jaguar XK vs. 2009 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2009 Nissan Armada is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 5,552 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Armada (313 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2003 Jaguar XK. (290 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2003 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Jaguar XK weights approximately 258 kg more than 2009 Nissan Armada.
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 Jaguar XK (393 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan Armada. (385 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2003 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan Armada.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Jaguar XK | 2009 Nissan Armada | |
Make | Jaguar | Nissan |
Model | XK | Armada |
Year Released | 2003 | 2009 |
Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3996 cc | 5552 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 290 HP | 313 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 393 Nm | 385 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1442 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1970 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 3140 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 106 L |