2007 GMC Sierra vs. 2011 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 2011 Jaguar XJ is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 GMC Sierra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 GMC Sierra would be higher. At 5,997 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 GMC Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Jaguar XJ (385 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2007 GMC Sierra. (353 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 2007 GMC Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 GMC Sierra weights approximately 742 kg more than 2011 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, 2011 Jaguar XJ (515 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 GMC Sierra. (506 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2011 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 GMC Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 GMC Sierra | 2011 Jaguar XJ | |
| Make | GMC | Jaguar |
| Model | Sierra | XJ |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5997 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 353 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 506 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2577 kg | 1835 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6590 mm | 5123 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1448 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4250 mm | 3033 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 82 L |
