2005 Jaguar S-Type vs. 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee
To start off, 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Jaguar S-Type. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Jaguar S-Type would be higher. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Jaguar S-Type is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Jaguar S-Type (391 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (290 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Jaguar S-Type should accelerate faster than 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 183 kg more than 2005 Jaguar S-Type.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2005 Jaguar S-Type (541 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (352 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2005 Jaguar S-Type will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Jaguar S-Type | 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
| Make | Jaguar | Jeep |
| Model | S-Type | Grand Cherokee |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4196 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 391 HP | 290 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 541 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1845 kg | 2028 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4821 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1938 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1763 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2916 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 93 L |
