1972 Jaguar Sovereign vs. 2008 Land Rover LR2
To start off, 2008 Land Rover LR2 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Jaguar Sovereign. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Jaguar Sovereign would be higher. At 5,342 cc (12 cylinders), 1972 Jaguar Sovereign is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Jaguar Sovereign (295 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2008 Land Rover LR2. (230 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Jaguar Sovereign should accelerate faster than 2008 Land Rover LR2.
Because 2008 Land Rover LR2 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1972 Jaguar Sovereign. 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, 1972 Jaguar Sovereign (433 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover LR2. (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1972 Jaguar Sovereign will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover LR2.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Jaguar Sovereign | 2008 Land Rover LR2 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Land Rover |
| Model | Sovereign | LR2 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5342 cc | 3201 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 433 Nm | 317 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.5:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 199 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2180 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2670 mm |
