2004 Jaguar X-Type vs. 2004 Kia Cerato
To start off, both 2004 Jaguar X-Type and 2004 Kia Cerato were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,495 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Jaguar X-Type is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Jaguar X-Type (193 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 2004 Kia Cerato. (101 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Jaguar X-Type should accelerate faster than 2004 Kia Cerato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Jaguar X-Type weights approximately 334 kg more than 2004 Kia Cerato. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 2004 Jaguar X-Type (241 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Kia Cerato. (215 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2004 Jaguar X-Type will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Kia Cerato.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Jaguar X-Type | 2004 Kia Cerato | |
| Make | Jaguar | Kia |
| Model | X-Type | Cerato |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 193 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 241 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1584 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2620 mm |
