2002 Jaguar XJ8 vs. 2004 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2004 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Jaguar XJ8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Jaguar XJ8 would be higher. At 4,556 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Jaguar XJ8 (300 HP) has 83 more horse power than 2004 Land Rover Discovery. (217 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Jaguar XJ8 should accelerate faster than 2004 Land Rover Discovery.
Because 2004 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Jaguar XJ8. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 2002 Jaguar XJ8 (420 Nm) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Land Rover Discovery. (407 Nm). This means 2002 Jaguar XJ8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Land Rover Discovery.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Jaguar XJ8 | 2004 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Jaguar | Land Rover |
| Model | XJ8 | Discovery |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4196 cc | 4556 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 217 HP |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.3 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.2 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.1 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 93 L |
