2008 Chevrolet Express vs. 2005 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Express is newer by 3 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 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Jaguar XJ (254 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2008 Chevrolet Express. (195 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 2008 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 538 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, 2008 Chevrolet Express (354 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Jaguar XJ. (335 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Jaguar XJ.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Express | 2005 Jaguar XJ | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Jaguar |
| Model | Express | XJ |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 3555 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 254 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 354 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2222 kg | 1684 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 3170 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 85 L |
