1984 Jaguar XJS vs. 2009 BMW 650
To start off, 2009 BMW 650 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Jaguar XJS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Jaguar XJS would be higher. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW 650 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 650 (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 1984 Jaguar XJS. (217 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 650 should accelerate faster than 1984 Jaguar XJS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 650 weights approximately 305 kg more than 1984 Jaguar XJS. 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, 2009 BMW 650 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Jaguar XJS. (325 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 650 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Jaguar XJS. 2009 BMW 650 has automatic transmission and 1984 Jaguar XJS has manual transmission. 1984 Jaguar XJS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW 650 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1984 Jaguar XJS | 2009 BMW 650 | |
Make | Jaguar | BMW |
Model | XJS | 650 |
Year Released | 1984 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3590 cc | 4799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 362 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 490 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 91.1 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 88.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1935 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 70 L |