2008 Hyundai Trajet vs. 2008 Jaguar XK
To start off, both 2008 Hyundai Trajet 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 4,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Jaguar XK (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 2008 Hyundai Trajet. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 2008 Hyundai Trajet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Hyundai Trajet weights approximately 175 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 Hyundai Trajet, 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 (421 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Hyundai Trajet. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Hyundai Trajet.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Hyundai Trajet | 2008 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Hyundai | Jaguar |
| Model | Trajet | XK |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1974 cc | 4200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 421 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93.5 mm | 90.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 249 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.2 seconds | 6.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1910 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.2 L/100km | 11.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 70 L |
