2003 Jaguar XJ vs. 2012 Jeep Liberty
To start off, 2012 Jeep Liberty is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Jaguar XJ. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Jaguar XJ would be higher. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Jaguar XJ (294 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2012 Jeep Liberty. (210 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 2012 Jeep Liberty. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Jeep Liberty weights approximately 234 kg more than 2003 Jaguar XJ.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2003 Jaguar XJ (411 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Jeep Liberty. (318 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Jeep Liberty.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Jaguar XJ | 2012 Jeep Liberty | |
| Make | Jaguar | Jeep |
| Model | XJ | Liberty |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 294 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 411 Nm | 318 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1849 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4493 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1836 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1803 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2695 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 74 L |
