2009 Jaguar XJ vs. 2012 Land Rover LR4
To start off, 2012 Land Rover LR4 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Jaguar XJ. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Jaguar XJ would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover LR4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Jaguar XJ (391 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2012 Land Rover LR4. (375 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 2012 Land Rover LR4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover LR4 weights approximately 883 kg more than 2009 Jaguar XJ.
Because 2012 Land Rover LR4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Jaguar XJ. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover LR4 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, 2009 Jaguar XJ (541 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Land Rover LR4. (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Land Rover LR4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Jaguar XJ | 2012 Land Rover LR4 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Land Rover |
| Model | XJ | LR4 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4194 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 391 HP | 375 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 541 Nm | 508 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.3 seconds | 7.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1665 kg | 2548 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4829 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1915 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2885 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 86 L |
