2008 Jaguar XK vs. 2011 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2011 Nissan Frontier is newer by 3 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 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Frontier (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2008 Jaguar XK. (254 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 2008 Jaguar XK.
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, 2011 Nissan Frontier (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Jaguar XK. (353 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Jaguar XK | 2011 Nissan Frontier | |
Make | Jaguar | Nissan |
Model | XK | Frontier |
Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3498 cc | 3954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 353 Nm | 381 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 5580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2080 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3200 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.3 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 80 L |