2007 Jaguar XK8 vs. 2007 Opel Antara
To start off, both 2007 Jaguar XK8 and 2007 Opel Antara were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Jaguar XK8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Jaguar XK8 (301 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2007 Opel Antara. (224 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jaguar XK8 should accelerate faster than 2007 Opel Antara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Opel Antara weights approximately 210 kg more than 2007 Jaguar XK8.
Because 2007 Opel Antara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Jaguar XK8. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Opel Antara 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 XK8 (420 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Opel Antara. (297 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 Jaguar XK8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Opel Antara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Jaguar XK8 | 2007 Opel Antara | |
| Make | Jaguar | Opel |
| Model | XK8 | Antara |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4196 cc | 3194 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 224 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 297 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.3 seconds | 8.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2080 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.3 L/100km | 11.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 65 L |
