2006 Chevrolet Avalanche vs. 2004 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 5,328 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche (295 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2004 Jaguar XK. (290 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche should accelerate faster than 2004 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Jaguar XK weights approximately 492 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche.
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, 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche (455 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Jaguar XK. (394 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Chevrolet Avalanche | 2004 Jaguar XK | |
Make | Chevrolet | Jaguar |
Model | Avalanche | XK |
Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5328 cc | 3996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 290 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 455 Nm | 394 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91.9 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1078 kg | 1570 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5640 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 3040 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 9.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 75 L |