1998 Jaguar XK vs. 2012 Land Rover LR2
To start off, 2012 Land Rover LR2 is newer by 14 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 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 60 more horse power than 2012 Land Rover LR2. (230 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 2012 Land Rover LR2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover LR2 weights approximately 205 kg more than 1998 Jaguar XK.
Because 2012 Land Rover LR2 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Jaguar XK. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover LR2 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 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Land Rover LR2. (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1998 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Land Rover LR2.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Jaguar XK | 2012 Land Rover LR2 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Land Rover |
| Model | XK | LR2 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3995 cc | 3200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 317 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1775 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4496 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1908 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2659 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 70 L |
