2007 Jaguar X-Type vs. 1996 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2007 Jaguar X-Type is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 3,944 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Jaguar X-Type (193 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1996 Land Rover Discovery. (181 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jaguar X-Type should accelerate faster than 1996 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 480 kg more than 2007 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, 1996 Land Rover Discovery (320 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Jaguar X-Type. (241 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Jaguar X-Type.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Jaguar X-Type | 1996 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | Jaguar | Land Rover |
Model | X-Type | Discovery |
Year Released | 2007 | 1996 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 3944 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 193 HP | 181 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 241 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 2090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2550 mm |