2006 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2006 Jaguar XK8
To start off, both 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 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 4,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Jaguar XK8 (294 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2006 Chevrolet Silverado. (195 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Jaguar XK8 should accelerate faster than 2006 Chevrolet Silverado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 15 kg more than 2006 Jaguar XK8.
Because 2006 Chevrolet Silverado is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Jaguar XK8. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 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, 2006 Jaguar XK8 (411 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet Silverado. (353 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 Jaguar XK8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chevrolet Silverado.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Chevrolet Silverado | 2006 Jaguar XK8 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Jaguar |
Model | Silverado | XK8 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4294 cc | 4196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 195 HP | 294 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 353 Nm | 411 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 90.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5710 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 75 L |