2007 Jaguar XJR vs. 2008 Jaguar XKR
To start off, 2008 Jaguar XKR 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 XKR are equipped with a 4,196 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Jaguar XKR (420 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2007 Jaguar XJR. (400 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jaguar XKR should accelerate faster 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, 2008 Jaguar XKR (560 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Jaguar XJR. (554 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Jaguar XKR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Jaguar XJR.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Jaguar XJR | 2008 Jaguar XKR | |
| Make | Jaguar | Jaguar |
| Model | XJR | XKR |
| 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 | 400 HP | 420 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 554 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| 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 Length | 5220 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2110 mm | 2080 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3170 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 71 L |
