2002 Jaguar XJ vs. 2001 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2002 Jaguar XJ is newer by 1 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, 2002 Jaguar XJ (240 HP @ 6350 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2001 Land Rover Discovery. (181 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 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 310 kg more than 2002 Jaguar XJ.
Because 2001 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 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, 2001 Land Rover Discovery (341 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Jaguar XJ. (316 Nm @ 4350 RPM). This means 2001 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Jaguar XJ.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Jaguar XJ | 2001 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | Jaguar | Land Rover |
Model | XJ | Discovery |
Year Released | 2002 | 2001 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3248 cc | 3950 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 181 HP |
Engine RPM | 6350 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 316 Nm | 341 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4350 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 2020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2550 mm |