2005 Chevrolet Avalanche vs. 1998 Jaguar XKR
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Jaguar XKR. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Jaguar XKR would be higher. At 5,325 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Jaguar XKR (370 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche. (295 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Jaguar XKR should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche weights approximately 745 kg more than 1998 Jaguar XKR.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Jaguar XKR (541 Nm) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche. (447 Nm). This means 1998 Jaguar XKR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche | 1998 Jaguar XKR | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Jaguar |
| Model | Avalanche | XKR |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5325 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 370 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 541 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2467 kg | 1722 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5640 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 75 L |
