2010 Jaguar XJ 3 vs. 2010 Jaguar XJ 4.2 Super V8
To start off, both 2010 Jaguar XJ 3 and 2010 Jaguar XJ 4.2 Super V8 were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Jaguar XJ 4.2 Super V8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Jaguar XJ 4.2 Super V8 (400 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 2010 Jaguar XJ 3. (235 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Jaguar XJ 4.2 Super V8 should accelerate faster than 2010 Jaguar XJ 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Jaguar XJ 4.2 Super V8 weights approximately 120 kg more than 2010 Jaguar XJ 3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2010 Jaguar XJ 4.2 Super V8 (560 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 267 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Jaguar XJ 3. (293 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2010 Jaguar XJ 4.2 Super V8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Jaguar XJ 3.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Jaguar XJ 3 | 2010 Jaguar XJ 4.2 Super V8 | |
Make | Jaguar | Jaguar |
Model | XJ | XJ |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2966 cc | 4196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 235 HP | 400 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 293 Nm | 560 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.1 seconds | 5.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1614 kg | 1734 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 5220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 3170 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.4 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 84 L |