2008 Jaguar XJ8 vs. 2008 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, both 2008 Jaguar XJ8 and 2008 Land Rover Freelander were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Jaguar XJ8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Jaguar XJ8 (294 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2008 Land Rover Freelander. (230 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jaguar XJ8 should accelerate faster than 2008 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 86 kg more than 2008 Jaguar XJ8.
Because 2008 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Jaguar XJ8. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Freelander 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 XJ8 (411 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Freelander. (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 Jaguar XJ8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Freelander.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Jaguar XJ8 | 2008 Land Rover Freelander | |
Make | Jaguar | Land Rover |
Model | XJ8 | Freelander |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4196 cc | 3192 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 294 HP | 230 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 411 Nm | 317 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1684 kg | 1770 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 70 L |