2007 Jaguar XJ8 vs. 2003 Toyota Condor
To start off, 2007 Jaguar XJ8 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Toyota Condor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Toyota Condor would be higher. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Jaguar XJ8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Jaguar XJ8 (294 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 2003 Toyota Condor. (108 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jaguar XJ8 should accelerate faster than 2003 Toyota Condor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Jaguar XJ8 weights approximately 179 kg more than 2003 Toyota Condor. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 XJ8 (411 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Toyota Condor. (192 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Jaguar XJ8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Toyota Condor. 2007 Jaguar XJ8 has automatic transmission and 2003 Toyota Condor has manual transmission. 2003 Toyota Condor will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Jaguar XJ8 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Jaguar XJ8 | 2003 Toyota Condor | |
Make | Jaguar | Toyota |
Model | XJ8 | Condor |
Year Released | 2007 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4196 cc | 2437 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 294 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 411 Nm | 192 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1684 kg | 1505 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 70 L |