2004 Jaguar XK vs. 2004 Nissan Quest
To start off, both 2004 Jaguar XK and 2004 Nissan Quest were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,996 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Jaguar XK (290 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2004 Nissan Quest. (238 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 2004 Nissan Quest. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Nissan Quest weights approximately 238 kg more than 2004 Jaguar XK.
Because 2004 Jaguar XK is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2004 Jaguar XK. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Nissan Quest, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 XK (393 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Nissan Quest. (328 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2004 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Nissan Quest.
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2004 Jaguar XK | 2004 Nissan Quest | |
Make | Jaguar | Nissan |
Model | XK | Quest |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Convertible | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3996 cc | 3505 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 290 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 393 Nm | 328 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1938 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 3140 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 76 L |