2005 Chevrolet Express vs. 2008 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2008 Jaguar XK is newer by 3 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, 2008 Jaguar XK (301 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Express. (195 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 516 kg more than 2008 Jaguar XK.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Jaguar XK (420 Nm) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Express. (353 Nm). This means 2008 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Express.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Express | 2008 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Jaguar |
| Model | Express | XK |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Van | Convertible |
| 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 | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2226 kg | 1710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2080 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 71 L |
