2007 Jaguar XJ8 vs. 2012 Suzuki Equator
To start off, 2012 Suzuki Equator is newer by 5 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 (302 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 2012 Suzuki Equator. (150 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jaguar XJ8 should accelerate faster than 2012 Suzuki Equator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Jaguar XJ8 weights approximately 640 kg more than 2012 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 249 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Suzuki Equator. (171 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Jaguar XJ8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Suzuki Equator.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Jaguar XJ8 | 2012 Suzuki Equator | |
| Make | Jaguar | Suzuki |
| Model | XJ8 | Equator |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4196 cc | 2501 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 171 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2110 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 3200 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 80 L |
