1987 BMW 750 vs. 1992 Jaguar XJR
To start off, 1992 Jaguar XJR is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 BMW 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 BMW 750 would be higher. At 5,992 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 Jaguar XJR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Jaguar XJR (333 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1987 BMW 750. (296 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Jaguar XJR should accelerate faster than 1987 BMW 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 BMW 750 weights approximately 36 kg more than 1992 Jaguar XJR.
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, 1992 Jaguar XJR (495 Nm @ 3650 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 BMW 750. (451 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1992 Jaguar XJR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 BMW 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 BMW 750 | 1992 Jaguar XJR | |
| Make | BMW | Jaguar |
| Model | 750 | XJR |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4986 cc | 5992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 333 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 451 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3650 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 78.5 mm |
| Top Speed | 242 km/hour | 254 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.4 seconds | 6.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 1824 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 89 L |
