1998 Jaguar XK vs. 2012 Land Rover LR4
To start off, 2012 Land Rover LR4 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover LR4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Jaguar XK (445 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2012 Land Rover LR4. (375 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 2012 Land Rover LR4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover LR4 weights approximately 983 kg more than 1998 Jaguar XK.
Because 2012 Land Rover LR4 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, 2012 Land Rover LR4 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 (615 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Land Rover LR4. (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Land Rover LR4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Jaguar XK | 2012 Land Rover LR4 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Land Rover |
| Model | XK | LR4 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3996 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 445 HP | 375 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 615 Nm | 508 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 2548 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4829 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1915 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1882 mm |
