2005 Jaguar XJ vs. 2013 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2013 Nissan Armada is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Jaguar XJ. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Jaguar XJ would be higher. At 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Jaguar XJ (390 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2013 Nissan Armada. (313 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 2013 Nissan Armada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Nissan Armada weights approximately 917 kg more than 2005 Jaguar XJ.
Because 2013 Nissan Armada is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Jaguar XJ. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Nissan Armada will offer significantly more control. 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 XJ (525 Nm) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Nissan Armada. (522 Nm). This means 2005 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Nissan Armada.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Jaguar XJ | 2013 Nissan Armada | |
| Make | Jaguar | Nissan |
| Model | XJ | Armada |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 5600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 390 HP | 313 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 525 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 98 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 92 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 2652 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 5276 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 2014 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1981 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 3130 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 17.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 84 L | 105 L |
