2007 Jaguar XJR vs. 2004 Rover 75
To start off, 2007 Jaguar XJR is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Rover 75. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Rover 75 would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Rover 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Jaguar XJR (390 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 2004 Rover 75. (256 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jaguar XJR should accelerate faster than 2004 Rover 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Rover 75 weights approximately 6 kg more than 2007 Jaguar XJR.
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 XJR (542 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Rover 75. (410 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Jaguar XJR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Rover 75.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Jaguar XJR | 2004 Rover 75 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Rover |
| Model | XJR | 75 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4196 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 390 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 410 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 90.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.3 mm | 90 mm |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.3 seconds | 7.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1734 kg | 1740 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.5 L/100km | 13.4 L/100km |
