2002 Jaguar XJ vs. 2007 Land Rover LR3
To start off, 2007 Land Rover LR3 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Jaguar XJ. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Jaguar XJ would be higher. At 4,015 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover LR3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Jaguar XJ (240 HP @ 6350 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2007 Land Rover LR3. (216 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 2007 Land Rover LR3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover LR3 weights approximately 345 kg more than 2002 Jaguar XJ.
Because 2007 Land Rover LR3 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, 2007 Land Rover LR3 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, 2007 Land Rover LR3 (365 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Jaguar XJ. (316 Nm @ 4350 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover LR3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Jaguar XJ.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Jaguar XJ | 2007 Land Rover LR3 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Land Rover |
| Model | XJ | LR3 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3248 cc | 4015 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 216 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6350 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 316 Nm | 365 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4350 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 2055 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2890 mm |
