1998 Jaguar XJ8 vs. 2009 Jeep Commander
To start off, 2009 Jeep Commander is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Jaguar XJ8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Jaguar XJ8 would be higher. At 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Jeep Commander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Jeep Commander (358 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1998 Jaguar XJ8. (290 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jeep Commander should accelerate faster than 1998 Jaguar XJ8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Jeep Commander weights approximately 253 kg more than 1998 Jaguar XJ8. 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, 2009 Jeep Commander (527 Nm @ 4350 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Jaguar XJ8. (525 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2009 Jeep Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Jaguar XJ8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Jaguar XJ8 | 2009 Jeep Commander | |
| Make | Jaguar | Jeep |
| Model | XJ8 | Commander |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3981 cc | 5654 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 358 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 525 Nm | 527 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4350 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 2043 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 80 L |
