2008 GMC Savana vs. 2008 Jaguar XJ
To start off, both 2008 GMC Savana and 2008 Jaguar XJ were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,802 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Jaguar XJ (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2008 GMC Savana. (279 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 2008 GMC Savana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 GMC Savana weights approximately 457 kg more than 2008 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 Jaguar XJ (420 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 GMC Savana. (399 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 GMC Savana.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 GMC Savana | 2008 Jaguar XJ | |
| Make | GMC | Jaguar |
| Model | Savana | XJ |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4802 cc | 4200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 279 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 399 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2141 kg | 1684 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2110 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 3040 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 10.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 85 L |
