2005 Jaguar XK vs. 2005 Land Rover Defender
To start off, both 2005 Jaguar XK and 2005 Land Rover Defender were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Jaguar XK (294 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 2005 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 1950 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 2005 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 403 kg more than 2005 Jaguar XK.
Because 2005 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Jaguar XK. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Defender 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, 2005 Jaguar XK (411 Nm) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm). This means 2005 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Jaguar XK | 2005 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Jaguar | Land Rover |
Model | XK | Defender |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4195 cc | 2494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 294 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Torque | 411 Nm | 300 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 19.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1714 kg | 2117 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 2040 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 3230 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 93 L |