1998 Jaguar XK vs. 1998 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, both 1998 Jaguar XK and 1998 Land Rover Discovery were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,995 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Jaguar XK (290 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1998 Land Rover Discovery. (181 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1998 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 520 kg more than 1998 Jaguar XK.
Because 1998 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Jaguar XK. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 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, 1998 Jaguar XK (393 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Land Rover Discovery. (320 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Land Rover Discovery. 1998 Jaguar XK has automatic transmission and 1998 Land Rover Discovery has manual transmission. 1998 Land Rover Discovery will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Jaguar XK will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Jaguar XK | 1998 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Jaguar | Land Rover |
| Model | XK | Discovery |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3995 cc | 3946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 2090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2550 mm |
