2004 Jaguar XJ vs. 2007 Jaguar XKR
To start off, 2007 Jaguar XKR is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Jaguar XJ. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Jaguar XJ would be higher. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Jaguar XKR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Jaguar XKR (420 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2004 Jaguar XJ. (400 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jaguar XKR should accelerate faster than 2004 Jaguar XJ. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Jaguar XKR weights approximately 51 kg more than 2004 Jaguar XJ. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2007 Jaguar XKR (560 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Jaguar XJ. (553 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Jaguar XKR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Jaguar XJ.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Jaguar XJ | 2007 Jaguar XKR | |
| Make | Jaguar | Jaguar |
| Model | XJ | XKR |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4193 cc | 4196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 420 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 553 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.3 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.3 seconds | 5.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1689 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5220 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3170 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.6 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.3 L/100km | 12.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 71 L |
