2004 GMC Safari vs. 2011 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2011 Jaguar XK is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 GMC Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 GMC Safari would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Jaguar XK (510 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 322 more horse power than 2004 GMC Safari. (188 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 2004 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 GMC Safari weights approximately 145 kg more than 2011 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, 2011 Jaguar XK (624 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 286 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 GMC Safari. (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2011 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 GMC Safari.
Compare all specifications:
2004 GMC Safari | 2011 Jaguar XK | |
Make | GMC | Jaguar |
Model | Safari | XK |
Year Released | 2004 | 2011 |
Body Type | Van | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4293 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 188 HP | 510 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 338 Nm | 624 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4793 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1892 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1321 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2751 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 61 L |