2009 Dodge Ram vs. 2009 Jaguar XJ
To start off, both 2009 Dodge Ram and 2009 Jaguar XJ were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Ram (345 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 2009 Jaguar XJ. (235 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2009 Jaguar XJ. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Ram weights approximately 77 kg more than 2009 Jaguar XJ. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Dodge Ram is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Jaguar XJ. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Ram will offer significantly more control. 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, 2009 Dodge Ram (510 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Jaguar XJ. (293 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Jaguar XJ.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Ram | 2009 Jaguar XJ | |
| Make | Dodge | Jaguar |
| Model | Ram | XJ |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5654 cc | 2966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 293 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1691 kg | 1614 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6350 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2000 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4080 mm | 3040 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 85 L |
