1992 Jaguar XJ220 vs. 2009 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Jaguar XJ220. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Jaguar XJ220 would be higher. At 3,492 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Jaguar XJ220 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Jaguar XJ220 (542 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 355 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Discovery. (187 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Jaguar XJ220 should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1286 kg more than 1992 Jaguar XJ220.
Because 2009 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1992 Jaguar XJ220. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Discovery 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, 1992 Jaguar XJ220 (642 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Land Rover Discovery. (440 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 1992 Jaguar XJ220 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Land Rover Discovery.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Jaguar XJ220 | 2009 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Jaguar | Land Rover |
| Model | XJ220 | Discovery |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3492 cc | 2718 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 542 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 642 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1422 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2890 mm |
