2009 Nissan Xterra vs. 2013 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2013 Jaguar XK is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Nissan Xterra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Nissan Xterra would be higher. At 5,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Jaguar XK (503 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 241 more horse power than 2009 Nissan Xterra. (262 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan Xterra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Xterra weights approximately 466 kg more than 2013 Jaguar XK.
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, 2013 Jaguar XK (625 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan Xterra. (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan Xterra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Nissan Xterra | 2013 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Nissan | Jaguar |
| Model | Xterra | XK |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3954 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 262 HP | 503 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 381 Nm | 625 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2316 kg | 1850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4794 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2032 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1322 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2752 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 14.1 L/100km |
