2004 Jaguar XK vs. 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Jaguar XK (390 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. (375 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 731 kg more than 2004 Jaguar XK.
Because 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Jaguar XK. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2004 Jaguar XK (525 Nm) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. (508 Nm). This means 2004 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Jaguar XK | 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
| Make | Jaguar | Land Rover |
| Model | XK | Range Rover Sport |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4196 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 390 HP | 375 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 525 Nm | 508 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1758 kg | 2489 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4783 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1933 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1788 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2743 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.2 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 88 L |
