2008 Jaguar XJR vs. 2012 GMC Sierra
To start off, 2012 GMC Sierra is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Jaguar XJR. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Jaguar XJR would be higher. At 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 GMC Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Jaguar XJR (400 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 2012 GMC Sierra. (312 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jaguar XJR should accelerate faster than 2012 GMC Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 GMC Sierra weights approximately 239 kg more than 2008 Jaguar XJR.
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 XJR (553 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 GMC Sierra. (506 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Jaguar XJR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 GMC Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Jaguar XJR | 2012 GMC Sierra | |
| Make | Jaguar | GMC |
| Model | XJR | Sierra |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4196 cc | 5999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 312 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 553 Nm | 506 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1655 kg | 1894 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 6580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 2440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3170 mm | 4250 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 129 L |
