1991 Jaguar XJ6 vs. 2013 BMW 7 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 7 Series is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Jaguar XJ6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Jaguar XJ6 would be higher. At 4,395 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 BMW 7 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 7 Series (439 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 215 more horse power than 1991 Jaguar XJ6. (224 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 7 Series should accelerate faster than 1991 Jaguar XJ6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 7 Series weights approximately 327 kg more than 1991 Jaguar XJ6. 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, 2013 BMW 7 Series (651 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 274 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Jaguar XJ6. (377 Nm @ 3650 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 7 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Jaguar XJ6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Jaguar XJ6 | 2013 BMW 7 Series | |
| Make | Jaguar | BMW |
| Model | XJ6 | 7 Series |
| Year Released | 1991 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3980 cc | 4395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 224 HP | 439 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 377 Nm | 651 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3650 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0 :1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1825 kg | 2152 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 5074 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2134 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 3070 mm |
