2001 Jaguar XJ8 vs. 2007 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Defender is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Jaguar XJ8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Jaguar XJ8 would be higher. At 4,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Jaguar XJ8 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 345 kg more than 2001 Jaguar XJ8.
Because 2007 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Jaguar XJ8. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Defender 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, 2001 Jaguar XJ8 (380 Nm) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm). This means 2001 Jaguar XJ8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Land Rover Defender. 2001 Jaguar XJ8 has automatic transmission and 2007 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2007 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Jaguar XJ8 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Jaguar XJ8 | 2007 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Jaguar | Land Rover |
Model | XJ8 | Defender |
Year Released | 2001 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4200 cc | 2498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 380 Nm | 300 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 9 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 2055 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2800 mm |