2004 Chevrolet Astro vs. 2005 Jaguar XJR
To start off, 2005 Jaguar XJR is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Chevrolet Astro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Chevrolet Astro would be higher. At 4,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Astro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Jaguar XJR (390 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 2004 Chevrolet Astro. (190 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Jaguar XJR should accelerate faster than 2004 Chevrolet Astro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Astro weights approximately 247 kg more than 2005 Jaguar XJR.
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, 2005 Jaguar XJR (554 Nm) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chevrolet Astro. (339 Nm). This means 2005 Jaguar XJR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chevrolet Astro.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Astro | 2005 Jaguar XJR | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Jaguar |
| Model | Astro | XJR |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4294 cc | 4196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 390 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 554 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 102.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 90.3 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3040 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 12.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 85 L |
