2008 Jaguar XK vs. 2005 Nissan Quest
To start off, 2008 Jaguar XK is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Nissan Quest. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Nissan Quest would be higher. At 4,194 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Jaguar XK (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Quest. (240 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Quest. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Quest weights approximately 132 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, 2005 Nissan Quest, 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 (420 Nm) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Quest. (304 Nm). This means 2008 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Quest.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Jaguar XK | 2005 Nissan Quest | |
| Make | Jaguar | Nissan |
| Model | XK | Quest |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4194 cc | 3294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.3 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1842 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2080 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3140 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.3 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 76 L |
