2008 Jaguar XJ6 vs. 2010 Nissan Xterra
To start off, 2010 Nissan Xterra is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Jaguar XJ6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Jaguar XJ6 would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Xterra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Xterra (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2008 Jaguar XJ6. (235 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Xterra should accelerate faster than 2008 Jaguar XJ6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan Xterra weights approximately 371 kg more than 2008 Jaguar XJ6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2010 Nissan Xterra (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Jaguar XJ6. (300 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Xterra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Jaguar XJ6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Jaguar XJ6 | 2010 Nissan Xterra | |
| Make | Jaguar | Nissan |
| Model | XJ6 | Xterra |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1545 kg | 1916 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4539 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2110 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1902 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 80 L |
