1996 Jaguar XK8 vs. 2008 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Jaguar XK8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Jaguar XK8 would be higher. At 3,996 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Jaguar XK8 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 547 kg more than 1996 Jaguar XK8.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Jaguar XK8. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 1996 Jaguar XK8 (393 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 1996 Jaguar XK8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Discovery.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Jaguar XK8 | 2008 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | Jaguar | Land Rover |
Model | XK8 | Discovery |
Year Released | 1996 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3996 cc | 2495 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 291 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 393 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 19.5:1 |
Top Speed | 251 km/hour | 152 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1653 kg | 2200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 93 L |