2007 GMC Savana vs. 2005 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 2007 GMC Savana is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Jaguar XJ. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Jaguar XJ would be higher. At 5,998 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Jaguar XJ (390 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2007 GMC Savana. (300 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 2007 GMC Savana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 GMC Savana weights approximately 878 kg more than 2005 Jaguar XJ.
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, 2005 Jaguar XJ (525 Nm) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 GMC Savana. (488 Nm). This means 2005 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 GMC Savana.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 GMC Savana | 2005 Jaguar XJ | |
| Make | GMC | Jaguar |
| Model | Savana | XJ |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 4195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 390 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 525 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 90 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 12 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2613 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6210 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2090 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3940 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 84 L |
