2008 Jaguar XJR vs. 2011 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2011 Subaru Forester is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Jaguar XJR. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Jaguar XJR would be higher. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Jaguar XJR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Jaguar XJR (400 HP) has 230 more horse power than 2011 Subaru Forester. (170 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jaguar XJR should accelerate faster than 2011 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jaguar XJR weights approximately 131 kg more than 2011 Subaru Forester. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Jaguar XJR. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Forester 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 XJR (553 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 317 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Subaru Forester. (236 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2008 Jaguar XJR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Jaguar XJR | 2011 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Jaguar | Subaru |
| Model | XJR | Forester |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4196 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 170 HP |
| Torque | 553 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1655 kg | 1524 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4559 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1781 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1699 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3170 mm | 2616 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 64 L |
