2005 Chevrolet Silverado 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 Silverado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Chevrolet Silverado would be higher. At 5,359 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado (295 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2008 Jaguar XK. (294 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2008 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 359 kg more than 2008 Jaguar XK. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado (454 Nm) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Jaguar XK. (411 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Silverado | 2008 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Jaguar |
| Model | Silverado | XK |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5359 cc | 4196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 294 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 411 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 90.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline - Premium |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2094 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5850 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3650 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 11.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 71 L |
