2011 Nissan Xterra vs. 2010 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 2011 Nissan Xterra is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Jaguar XJ. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Jaguar XJ would be higher. At 4,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Jaguar XJ (297 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2011 Nissan Xterra. (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 2011 Nissan Xterra.
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 Nissan Xterra (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Jaguar XJ. (310 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Xterra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Jaguar XJ.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Nissan Xterra | 2010 Jaguar XJ | |
| Make | Nissan | Jaguar |
| Model | Xterra | XJ |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4000 cc | 4200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 261 HP | 297 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 381 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4539 mm | 4970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1849 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1902 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 3040 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 85 L |
