2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2010 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2010 Jaguar XK is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 479 kg more than 2010 Jaguar XK.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Jaguar XK. 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, 2010 Jaguar XK (515 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. (340 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2010 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Discovery.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Land Rover Discovery | 2010 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Land Rover | Jaguar |
| Model | Discovery | XK |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3950 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 385 HP |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2175 kg | 1696 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4793 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1328 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 61 L |
