2003 Jaguar XK vs. 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 4,393 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (300 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2003 Jaguar XK. (290 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 2003 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 376 kg more than 2003 Jaguar XK. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Jaguar XK. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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 Range Rover Sport (427 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Jaguar XK. (393 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Jaguar XK | 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
| Make | Jaguar | Land Rover |
| Model | XK | Range Rover Sport |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3996 cc | 4393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 427 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 88.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 90.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 2076 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2180 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 88 L |
