2008 Jaguar XK8 vs. 2007 Jaguar XJR
To start off, 2008 Jaguar XK8 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Jaguar XJR. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Jaguar XJR would be higher. Both 2008 Jaguar XK8 and 2007 Jaguar XJR are equipped with a 4,196 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Jaguar XJR (400 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2008 Jaguar XK8. (301 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jaguar XJR should accelerate faster than 2008 Jaguar XK8.
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, 2007 Jaguar XJR (554 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Jaguar XK8. (411 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Jaguar XJR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Jaguar XK8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Jaguar XK8 | 2007 Jaguar XJR | |
| Make | Jaguar | Jaguar |
| Model | XK8 | XJR |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4196 cc | 4196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 411 Nm | 554 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 249 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2110 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 3170 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 70 L |
