2005 Jaguar XKR vs. 2007 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Jaguar XKR. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Jaguar XKR would be higher. At 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Jaguar XKR (390 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2007 Land Rover Discovery. (295 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Jaguar XKR should accelerate faster than 2007 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 964 kg more than 2005 Jaguar XKR.
Because 2007 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Jaguar XKR. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Discovery 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 XKR (541 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Land Rover Discovery. (425 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Jaguar XKR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Land Rover Discovery.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Jaguar XKR | 2007 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Jaguar | Land Rover |
| Model | XKR | Discovery |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 4394 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 390 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 541 Nm | 425 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.3 mm | 90.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.3 seconds | 8.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 2704 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 15.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 86 L |
