2005 Jaguar XK8 vs. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Jaguar XK8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Jaguar XK8 would be higher. At 4,300 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Jaguar XK8 (294 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2012 Chevrolet Silverado. (195 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Jaguar XK8 should accelerate faster than 2012 Chevrolet Silverado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Jaguar XK8 weights approximately 226 kg more than 2012 Chevrolet Silverado. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 XK8 (411 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chevrolet Silverado. (353 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2005 Jaguar XK8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chevrolet Silverado.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Jaguar XK8 | 2012 Chevrolet Silverado | |
| Make | Jaguar | Chevrolet |
| Model | XK8 | Silverado |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4194 cc | 4300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 294 HP | 195 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 411 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1775 kg | 1549 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 3380 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 14 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 129 L |
