2001 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2011 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 2011 Jaguar XJ is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Jaguar XJ (271 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2001 Land Rover Discovery. (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 2001 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 207 kg more than 2011 Jaguar XJ.
Because 2001 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Jaguar XJ. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 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, 2011 Jaguar XJ (600 Nm) has 259 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Land Rover Discovery. (341 Nm). This means 2011 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Land Rover Discovery.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Land Rover Discovery | 2011 Jaguar XJ | |
Make | Land Rover | Jaguar |
Model | Discovery | XJ |
Year Released | 2001 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3950 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 271 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 341 Nm | 600 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1813 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5252 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1895 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1456 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 3157 mm |