2006 GMC Savana vs. 2011 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 2011 Jaguar XJ is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 GMC Savana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 GMC Savana would be higher. At 5,963 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 GMC Savana (300 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2011 Jaguar XJ. (271 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 GMC Savana should accelerate faster than 2011 Jaguar XJ. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 GMC Savana weights approximately 724 kg more than 2011 Jaguar XJ. 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, 2011 Jaguar XJ (600 Nm) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 GMC Savana. (488 Nm). This means 2011 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 GMC Savana.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 GMC Savana | 2011 Jaguar XJ | |
| Make | GMC | Jaguar |
| Model | Savana | XJ |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5963 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 12 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2537 kg | 1813 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6210 mm | 5252 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2090 mm | 1456 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3940 mm | 3157 mm |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 9.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 82 L |
