2008 Jaguar XK vs. 2006 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2008 Jaguar XK is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Nissan Armada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Nissan Armada would be higher. At 5,555 cc, 2006 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan Armada (305 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2008 Jaguar XK. (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2008 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jaguar XK weights approximately 180 kg more than 2006 Nissan Armada.
Because 2006 Nissan Armada is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Jaguar XK. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Armada will offer significantly more control. 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, 2006 Nissan Armada (522 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Jaguar XK. (420 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Jaguar XK | 2006 Nissan Armada | |
| Make | Jaguar | Nissan |
| Model | XK | Armada |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4194 cc | 5555 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 98 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.3 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2080 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3140 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.3 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 106 L |
