2006 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 2012 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 2012 Jaguar XJ is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Chevrolet Lumina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Chevrolet Lumina would be higher. At 5,667 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Lumina (335 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2012 Jaguar XJ. (271 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Lumina should accelerate faster than 2012 Jaguar XJ. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 46 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet Lumina.
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, 2012 Jaguar XJ (600 Nm) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet Lumina. (470 Nm). This means 2012 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chevrolet Lumina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Lumina | 2012 Jaguar XJ | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Jaguar |
| Model | Lumina | XJ |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5667 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1796 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5127 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1456 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 3157 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 82 L |
