2009 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 2005 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Jaguar XJ. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Jaguar XJ would be higher. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Jaguar XJ (390 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe. (295 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 185 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe. 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, 2005 Jaguar XJ (541 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe. (414 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2005 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe | 2005 Jaguar XJ | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Jaguar |
| Model | Tahoe | XJ |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4800 cc | 4195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 390 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6150 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 541 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1549 kg | 1734 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3170 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 10 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 14 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 12.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 84 L |
