1989 BMW 750 vs. 2010 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 2010 Jaguar XJ is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 BMW 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 BMW 750 would be higher. At 4,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1989 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 BMW 750 (295 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2010 Jaguar XJ. (271 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 2010 Jaguar XJ. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 BMW 750 weights approximately 4 kg more than 2010 Jaguar XJ. 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 (600 Nm) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 BMW 750. (450 Nm). This means 2010 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 BMW 750.
Compare all specifications:
1989 BMW 750 | 2010 Jaguar XJ | |
Make | BMW | Jaguar |
Model | 750 | XJ |
Year Released | 1989 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4988 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 271 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 600 Nm |
Top Speed | 244 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1796 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5127 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1895 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1456 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3157 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.9 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 19.8 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.7 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 82 L |