2009 Jaguar XK vs. 2012 Nissan Patrol
To start off, 2012 Nissan Patrol is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Jaguar XK (410 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2012 Nissan Patrol. (400 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan Patrol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 1120 kg more than 2009 Jaguar XK.
Because 2012 Nissan Patrol is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Jaguar XK. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Patrol 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 Jaguar XK (560 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan Patrol. (559 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan Patrol.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Jaguar XK | 2012 Nissan Patrol | |
| Make | Jaguar | Nissan |
| Model | XK | Patrol |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4196 cc | 5600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 410 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 560 Nm | 559 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1665 kg | 2785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1995 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3075 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 98 L |
