2008 Honda Pilot vs. 2008 Jaguar XK
To start off, both 2008 Honda Pilot and 2008 Jaguar XK were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Jaguar XK (294 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2008 Honda Pilot. (244 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Pilot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Pilot weights approximately 275 kg more than 2008 Jaguar XK.
Because 2008 Jaguar XK is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2008 Jaguar XK. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Honda Pilot, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 XK (411 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Pilot. (325 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2008 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Pilot.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Pilot | 2008 Jaguar XK | |
Make | Honda | Jaguar |
Model | Pilot | XK |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3471 cc | 4196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 244 HP | 294 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 411 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2010 kg | 1735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 11.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 71 L |