2007 Jaguar XJ6 vs. 2008 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Jaguar XJ6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Jaguar XJ6 would be higher. At 2,966 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Jaguar XJ6 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 655 kg more than 2007 Jaguar XJ6.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Jaguar XJ6. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, both vehicles can yield 300 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Jaguar XJ6 | 2008 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Jaguar | Land Rover |
| Model | XJ6 | Discovery |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2966 cc | 2495 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 19.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 233 km/hour | 157 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.1 seconds | 15.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1545 kg | 2200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.5 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 93 L |
