2002 Jaguar XJ8 vs. 2008 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 6 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 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Jaguar XJ8 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 871 kg more than 2002 Jaguar XJ8.
Because 2008 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, 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, 2002 Jaguar XJ8 (420 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. (360 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2002 Jaguar XJ8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. 2002 Jaguar XJ8 has automatic transmission and 2008 Land Rover Discovery has manual transmission. 2008 Land Rover Discovery will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Jaguar XJ8 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Jaguar XJ8 | 2008 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | Jaguar | Land Rover |
Model | XJ8 | Discovery |
Year Released | 2002 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4196 cc | 4015 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 420 Nm | 360 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.6 seconds | 10.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 2486 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.1 L/100km | 16 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 88 L |