2007 Jaguar XJR vs. 2008 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2008 Jaguar XK is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Jaguar XJR. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Jaguar XJR would be higher. Both 2007 Jaguar XJR and 2008 Jaguar XK are equipped with a 4,196 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Jaguar XJR (399 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2008 Jaguar XK. (301 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jaguar XJR should accelerate faster than 2008 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jaguar XK weights approximately 54 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 (553 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Jaguar XK. (420 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2007 Jaguar XJR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Jaguar XJR | 2008 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Jaguar | Jaguar |
| Model | XJR | XK |
| 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 | 399 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 553 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 11.0:1 |
| 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 | 1656 kg | 1710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 2080 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3170 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 71 L |
