2007 Jaguar XJR vs. 2008 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Defender 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. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Jaguar XJR is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 136 kg more than 2007 Jaguar XJR.
Because 2008 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Jaguar XJR. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. 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 241 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Defender. (301 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2007 Jaguar XJR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Defender. 2007 Jaguar XJR has automatic transmission and 2008 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2008 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Jaguar XJR will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Jaguar XJR | 2008 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Jaguar | Land Rover |
Model | XJR | Defender |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4196 cc | 2495 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 390 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 542 Nm | 301 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.3 mm | 89 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 130 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.3 seconds | 17.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1734 kg | 1870 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.5 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 93 L |