2005 Jaguar X-Type vs. 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3
To start off, both 2005 Jaguar X-Type and 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 (291 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2005 Jaguar X-Type. (228 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 should accelerate faster than 2005 Jaguar X-Type.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 (425 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Jaguar X-Type. (280 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Jaguar X-Type.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Jaguar X-Type | 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 | |
Make | Jaguar | Land Rover |
Model | X-Type | Discovery 3 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2968 cc | 4394 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 291 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 425 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 83 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1930 mm |