2007 Land Rover Defender vs. 2012 Jaguar XF
To start off, 2012 Jaguar XF is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Land Rover Defender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Land Rover Defender would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Jaguar XF is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Jaguar XF (470 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 349 more horse power than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (121 HP @ 1950 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Jaguar XF should accelerate faster than 2007 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 164 kg more than 2012 Jaguar XF.
Because 2007 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Jaguar XF. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2012 Jaguar XF (574 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 274 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2012 Jaguar XF will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Land Rover Defender. 2012 Jaguar XF has automatic transmission and 2007 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2007 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Jaguar XF will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Land Rover Defender | 2012 Jaguar XF | |
| Make | Land Rover | Jaguar |
| Model | Defender | XF |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 121 HP | 470 HP |
| Engine RPM | 1950 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 574 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2117 kg | 1953 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4961 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1877 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1461 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2908 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 70 L |
