2009 Chevrolet Express vs. 2011 Jaguar XF
To start off, 2011 Jaguar XF is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Chevrolet Express. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Chevrolet Express would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Jaguar XF is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Jaguar XF (385 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Express. (193 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Jaguar XF should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 540 kg more than 2011 Jaguar XF.
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 Jaguar XF (515 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 255 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Express. (260 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2011 Jaguar XF will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Express.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Express | 2011 Jaguar XF | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Jaguar |
| Model | Express | XF |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4300 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 193 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2385 kg | 1845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4961 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1877 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1461 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2908 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 70 L |
