2008 Jaguar XK vs. 2009 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, 2009 Nissan Pathfinder is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Jaguar XK would be higher. 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 38 more horse power than 2009 Nissan Pathfinder. (262 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan Pathfinder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jaguar XK weights approximately 406 kg more than 2009 Nissan Pathfinder. 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, 2008 Jaguar XK (421 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan Pathfinder. (288 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan Pathfinder.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Jaguar XK | 2009 Nissan Pathfinder | |
Make | Jaguar | Nissan |
Model | XK | Pathfinder |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4200 cc | 3953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 262 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 421 Nm | 288 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 1329 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.3 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 65 L |