2009 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 2008 Jaguar XJR
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Jaguar XJR. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Jaguar XJR would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Jaguar XJR (400 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe. (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jaguar XJR should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jaguar XJR weights approximately 473 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, 2008 Jaguar XJR (561 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe. (454 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Jaguar XJR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe.
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2009 Chevrolet Tahoe | 2008 Jaguar XJR | |
Make | Chevrolet | Jaguar |
Model | Tahoe | XJR |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5300 cc | 4196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 400 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 454 Nm | 561 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1261 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 | 3040 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 12.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 84 L |