2009 Fiat Ducato vs. 2009 Jaguar XK
To start off, both 2009 Fiat Ducato and 2009 Jaguar XK were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Jaguar XK (410 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 249 more horse power than 2009 Fiat Ducato. (161 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 2009 Fiat Ducato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Jaguar XK weights approximately 680 kg more than 2009 Fiat Ducato. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Jaguar XK is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Jaguar XK. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Fiat Ducato, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Jaguar XK (560 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Fiat Ducato. (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Fiat Ducato. 2009 Jaguar XK has automatic transmission and 2009 Fiat Ducato has manual transmission. 2009 Fiat Ducato will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Jaguar XK will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Fiat Ducato | 2009 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Fiat | Jaguar |
| Model | Ducato | XK |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 4195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 410 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 150 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3460 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.9 L/100km | 11.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 71 L |
