2002 Jaguar XJR 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 XJR. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Jaguar XJR would be higher. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Jaguar XJR is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 535 kg more than 2002 Jaguar XJR.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Jaguar XJR. 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 XJR (525 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2002 Jaguar XJR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. 2002 Jaguar XJR 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 XJR will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Jaguar XJR | 2008 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | Jaguar | Land Rover |
Model | XJR | Discovery |
Year Released | 2002 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4196 cc | 2495 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 390 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 525 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 19.5:1 |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.9 seconds | 15.3 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 | 1665 kg | 2200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.3 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 93 L |