2007 Jaguar XJ vs. 2009 Jaguar XF
To start off, 2009 Jaguar XF is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Jaguar XJ. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Jaguar XJ would be higher. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Jaguar XJ (401 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 2009 Jaguar XF. (204 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 2009 Jaguar XF.
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 (560 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Jaguar XF. (435 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2007 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Jaguar XF.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Jaguar XJ | 2009 Jaguar XF | |
| Make | Jaguar | Jaguar |
| Model | XJ | XF |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4196 cc | 2720 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 401 HP | 204 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 560 Nm | 435 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 88 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 84 L | 69 L |
