2006 Chevrolet Express vs. 2006 Jaguar XK8
To start off, both 2006 Chevrolet Express and 2006 Jaguar XK8 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,800 cc, 2006 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Jaguar XK8 (294 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2006 Chevrolet Express. (285 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Jaguar XK8 should accelerate faster than 2006 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Jaguar XK8 weights approximately 656 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet Express. 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, 2006 Jaguar XK8 (411 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet Express. (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Jaguar XK8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chevrolet Express.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Chevrolet Express | 2006 Jaguar XK8 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Jaguar |
Model | Express | XK8 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Van | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4800 cc | 4194 cc |
Horse Power | 285 HP | 294 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 411 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1078 kg | 1734 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 75 L |