2008 Jaguar XJ8 vs. 2008 Lamborghini Gallardo
To start off, both 2008 Jaguar XJ8 and 2008 Lamborghini Gallardo were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,961 cc (10 cylinders), 2008 Lamborghini Gallardo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Lamborghini Gallardo (512 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 212 more horse power than 2008 Jaguar XJ8. (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Lamborghini Gallardo should accelerate faster than 2008 Jaguar XJ8.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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 Lamborghini Gallardo (510 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Jaguar XJ8. (420 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2008 Lamborghini Gallardo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Jaguar XJ8. 2008 Jaguar XJ8 has automatic transmission and 2008 Lamborghini Gallardo has manual transmission. 2008 Lamborghini Gallardo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Jaguar XJ8 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Jaguar XJ8 | 2008 Lamborghini Gallardo | |
Make | Jaguar | Lamborghini |
Model | XJ8 | Gallardo |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4196 cc | 4961 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 512 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 420 Nm | 510 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1190 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 90 L |