2006 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 2003 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 4,802 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Jaguar XK (390 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe. (285 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 455 kg more than 2003 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, 2003 Jaguar XK (525 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe. (401 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe | 2003 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Jaguar |
| Model | Tahoe | XK |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2003 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4802 cc | 4196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 285 HP | 390 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6150 RPM |
| Torque | 401 Nm | 525 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2190 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 75 L |
