2007 Jaguar XJ8 vs. 2008 Jaguar XKR
To start off, 2008 Jaguar XKR is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Jaguar XJ8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Jaguar XJ8 would be higher. Both 2007 Jaguar XJ8 and 2008 Jaguar XKR are equipped with a 4,196 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Jaguar XKR (420 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 2007 Jaguar XJ8. (301 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jaguar XKR should accelerate faster than 2007 Jaguar XJ8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jaguar XKR weights approximately 50 kg more than 2007 Jaguar XJ8. 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, 2008 Jaguar XKR (560 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Jaguar XJ8. (420 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2008 Jaguar XKR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Jaguar XJ8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Jaguar XJ8 | 2008 Jaguar XKR | |
| Make | Jaguar | Jaguar |
| Model | XJ8 | XKR |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| 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 | 301 HP | 420 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1639 kg | 1689 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5220 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 2080 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3170 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.9 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.2 L/100km | 15.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.1 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 71 L |
