2009 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2008 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Jaguar XJ. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Jaguar XJ would be higher. At 4,299 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Jaguar XJ (400 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 208 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Silverado. (192 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet Silverado.
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 XJ (560 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 300 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Silverado. (260 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Silverado.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Silverado | 2008 Jaguar XJ | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Jaguar |
| Model | Silverado | XJ |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4299 cc | 4196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3170 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 84 L |
