2006 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2010 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2010 Jaguar XK is newer by 4 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Jaguar XK (385 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2006 Chevrolet Silverado. (285 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 2006 Chevrolet Silverado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 54 kg more than 2010 Jaguar XK.
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, 2010 Jaguar XK (515 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet Silverado. (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chevrolet Silverado.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Silverado | 2010 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Jaguar |
| Model | Silverado | XK |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4802 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 285 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1696 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5850 mm | 4793 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1328 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3650 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.4 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.9 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 61 L |
