1998 Jaguar XK vs. 2007 Land Rover LR3
To start off, 2007 Land Rover LR3 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 4,015 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover LR3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Jaguar XK (290 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2007 Land Rover LR3. (216 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 2007 Land Rover LR3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover LR3 weights approximately 485 kg more than 1998 Jaguar XK.
Because 2007 Land Rover LR3 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, 2007 Land Rover LR3 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 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Land Rover LR3. (365 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Land Rover LR3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Jaguar XK | 2007 Land Rover LR3 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Land Rover |
| Model | XK | LR3 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3995 cc | 4015 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 216 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 365 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 2055 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.5 L/100km | 14.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 86 L |
