2012 GMC Sierra vs. 2012 Jaguar XF
To start off, both 2012 GMC Sierra and 2012 Jaguar XF were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 GMC Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 GMC Sierra (403 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2012 Jaguar XF. (385 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 GMC Sierra should accelerate faster than 2012 Jaguar XF. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 GMC Sierra weights approximately 507 kg more than 2012 Jaguar XF. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 GMC Sierra (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Jaguar XF. (515 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 GMC Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Jaguar XF.
Compare all specifications:
2012 GMC Sierra | 2012 Jaguar XF | |
Make | GMC | Jaguar |
Model | Sierra | XF |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6200 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 403 HP | 385 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 565 Nm | 515 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2352 kg | 1845 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5839 mm | 4961 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2032 mm | 1877 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1875 mm | 1461 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3645 mm | 2908 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 70 L |