1960 Jaguar XK vs. 2008 Land Rover LR2
To start off, 2008 Land Rover LR2 is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Land Rover LR2 (230 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1960 Jaguar XK. (187 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover LR2 should accelerate faster than 1960 Jaguar XK.
Because 2008 Land Rover LR2 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1960 Jaguar XK. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover LR2 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, 2008 Land Rover LR2 (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Jaguar XK. (310 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover LR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Jaguar XK | 2008 Land Rover LR2 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Land Rover |
| Model | XK | LR2 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 3201 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 317 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 2180 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 70 L |
