2008 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2012 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 2012 Jaguar XJ is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Jaguar XJ (510 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 309 more horse power than 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser. (201 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 559 kg more than 2012 Jaguar XJ.
Because 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Jaguar XJ. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 2012 Jaguar XJ (624 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser. (430 Nm @ 1200 RPM). This means 2012 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2012 Jaguar XJ | |
| Make | Toyota | Jaguar |
| Model | Land Cruiser | XJ |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4164 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 430 Nm | 624 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2520 kg | 1961 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 5252 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1456 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3157 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 82 L |
