2007 Jaguar XJ8 vs. 2010 Suzuki Equator
To start off, 2010 Suzuki Equator is newer by 3 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. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Jaguar XJ8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Jaguar XJ8 (301 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2010 Suzuki Equator. (262 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jaguar XJ8 should accelerate faster than 2010 Suzuki Equator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Jaguar XJ8 weights approximately 574 kg more than 2010 Suzuki Equator. 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 (420 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Suzuki Equator. (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Jaguar XJ8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Suzuki Equator.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Jaguar XJ8 | 2010 Suzuki Equator | |
| Make | Jaguar | Suzuki |
| Model | XJ8 | Equator |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4196 cc | 3954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 262 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1639 kg | 1065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5220 mm | 5600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3170 mm | 3560 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.9 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.2 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.1 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 80 L |
