2006 Jaguar XJ8 vs. 2010 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Jaguar XJ8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Jaguar XJ8 would be higher. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Silverado (302 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2006 Jaguar XJ8. (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2006 Jaguar XJ8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 608 kg more than 2006 Jaguar XJ8. 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 Jaguar XJ8 (420 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Chevrolet Silverado. (413 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2006 Jaguar XJ8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Chevrolet Silverado.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Jaguar XJ8 | 2010 Chevrolet Silverado | |
| Make | Jaguar | Chevrolet |
| Model | XJ8 | Silverado |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 413 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 2318 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5220 mm | 5847 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 2032 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1875 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3170 mm | 3645 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 98 L |
