2011 Jaguar XJ vs. 2013 GMC Sierra
To start off, 2013 GMC Sierra is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Jaguar XJ. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Jaguar XJ would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Jaguar XJ (470 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 2013 GMC Sierra. (298 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 2013 GMC Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 GMC Sierra weights approximately 349 kg more than 2011 Jaguar XJ.
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, 2011 Jaguar XJ (574 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 GMC Sierra. (414 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2011 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 GMC Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Jaguar XJ | 2013 GMC Sierra | |
| Make | Jaguar | GMC |
| Model | XJ | Sierra |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5000 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 470 HP | 298 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 574 Nm | 414 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1961 kg | 2310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5248 mm | 5847 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1895 mm | 2031 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1448 mm | 1877 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3157 mm | 3645 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 98 L |
