2007 Jaguar XJ8 vs. 2013 Dodge DURANGO
To start off, 2013 Dodge DURANGO is newer by 6 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 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Dodge DURANGO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Dodge DURANGO (355 HP @ 5150 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2007 Jaguar XJ8. (294 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Dodge DURANGO should accelerate faster than 2007 Jaguar XJ8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Dodge DURANGO weights approximately 734 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, 2013 Dodge DURANGO (529 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Jaguar XJ8. (411 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2013 Dodge DURANGO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Jaguar XJ8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Jaguar XJ8 | 2013 Dodge DURANGO | |
| Make | Jaguar | Dodge |
| Model | XJ8 | DURANGO |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4196 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 294 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5150 RPM |
| Torque | 411 Nm | 529 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1684 kg | 2418 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 5075 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 2172 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1801 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 3042 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 93 L |
