2001 Jaguar XK vs. 2008 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 3,996 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 630 kg more than 2001 Jaguar XK.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Jaguar XK. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2001 Jaguar XK (393 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2001 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Discovery.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Jaguar XK | 2008 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | Jaguar | Land Rover |
Model | XK | Discovery |
Year Released | 2001 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3996 cc | 2495 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 290 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 393 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 19.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 251 km/hour | 157 km/hour |
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 | 2200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.5 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 93 L |