2008 Jaguar XK vs. 2010 GMC Savana
To start off, 2010 GMC Savana is newer by 2 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 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 GMC Savana (323 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2008 Jaguar XK. (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 GMC Savana should accelerate faster than 2008 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 GMC Savana weights approximately 1016 kg more than 2008 Jaguar XK. 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 GMC Savana (505 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Jaguar XK. (420 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2010 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Jaguar XK | 2010 GMC Savana | |
| Make | Jaguar | GMC |
| Model | XK | Savana |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4194 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 323 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 505 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 2726 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 5692 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2080 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 2073 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3429 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 117 L |
