2007 Jaguar XJ vs. 2007 Jaguar XK8
To start off, both 2007 Jaguar XJ and 2007 Jaguar XK8 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2007 Jaguar XJ and 2007 Jaguar XK8 are equipped with a 4,196 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Jaguar XJ (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2007 Jaguar XK8. (295 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 2007 Jaguar XK8.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2007 Jaguar XJ (420 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Jaguar XK8. (411 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Jaguar XK8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Jaguar XJ | 2007 Jaguar XK8 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Jaguar |
| Model | XJ | XK8 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4196 cc | 4196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 411 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.3 mm | 90.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5220 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3170 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 75 L |
