2006 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2007 Jaguar XK8
To start off, 2007 Jaguar XK8 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Chevrolet Silverado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Chevrolet Silverado would be higher. At 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Jaguar XK8 (301 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2006 Chevrolet Silverado. (300 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jaguar XK8 should accelerate faster than 2006 Chevrolet Silverado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Jaguar XK8 weights approximately 125 kg more than 2006 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, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado (489 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Jaguar XK8. (420 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Jaguar XK8.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Chevrolet Silverado | 2007 Jaguar XK8 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Jaguar |
Model | Silverado | XK8 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5965 cc | 4196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 301 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 489 Nm | 420 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 90.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1595 kg |
Vehicle Length | 6570 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2450 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 4250 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13 L/100km | 11.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 71 L |