2005 Chevrolet Express vs. 2007 Jaguar XK8
To start off, 2007 Jaguar XK8 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Chevrolet Express. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Chevrolet Express would be higher. At 4,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Jaguar XK8 (295 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Express. (195 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jaguar XK8 should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 671 kg more than 2007 Jaguar XK8.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Jaguar XK8 (411 Nm) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Express. (353 Nm). This means 2007 Jaguar XK8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Express.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Express | 2007 Jaguar XK8 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Jaguar |
| Model | Express | XK8 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Van | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4294 cc | 4196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 411 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 90.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2406 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 75 L |
