2008 Jaguar XJ vs. 2008 Jaguar XJ8

To start off, both 2008 Jaguar XJ and 2008 Jaguar XJ8 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Jaguar XJ (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2008 Jaguar XJ8. (294 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 2008 Jaguar XJ8.

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 XJ (420 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Jaguar XJ8. (411 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2008 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Jaguar XJ8.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Jaguar XJ 2008 Jaguar XJ8
Make Jaguar Jaguar
Model XJ XJ8
Year Released 2008 2008
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4200 cc 4196 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 300 HP 294 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 420 Nm 411 Nm
Torque RPM 4100 RPM 4100 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 11.0:1 11.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 194 km/hour 245 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 6.6 seconds 6.6 seconds
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1684 kg 1684 kg
Vehicle Length 5100 mm 5100 mm
Vehicle Width 2110 mm 1870 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 3040 mm 3040 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 10.5 L/100km 11 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 85 L 85 L


 

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