2008 Jaguar XJ vs. 2008 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, both 2008 Jaguar XJ and 2008 Land Rover Discovery were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 510 kg more than 2008 Jaguar XJ.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Jaguar XJ. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Discovery 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, 2008 Jaguar XJ (553 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. (341 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2008 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Discovery.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Jaguar XJ | 2008 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | Jaguar | Land Rover |
Model | XJ | Discovery |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4195 cc | 3950 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 400 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 553 Nm | 341 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.3 mm | 71.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.3 seconds | 12.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1665 kg | 2175 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4980 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.3 L/100km | 16.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 93 L |