2004 GMC Yukon vs. 2010 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 2010 Jaguar XJ is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 GMC Yukon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 GMC Yukon would be higher. At 5,328 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 GMC Yukon (286 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2010 Jaguar XJ. (271 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 2010 Jaguar XJ. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 GMC Yukon weights approximately 370 kg more than 2010 Jaguar XJ. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2010 Jaguar XJ (600 Nm) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 GMC Yukon. (441 Nm). This means 2010 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 GMC Yukon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 GMC Yukon | 2010 Jaguar XJ | |
| Make | GMC | Jaguar |
| Model | Yukon | XJ |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5328 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 286 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2166 kg | 1796 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 5127 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1456 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3280 mm | 3157 mm |
