1992 BMW 850 vs. 2010 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2010 Jaguar XK is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 BMW 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 BMW 850 would be higher. At 5,576 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 BMW 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Jaguar XK (385 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1992 BMW 850. (380 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1992 BMW 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 850 weights approximately 169 kg more than 2010 Jaguar XK.
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 BMW 850 (550 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Jaguar XK. (515 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Jaguar XK. 2010 Jaguar XK has automatic transmission and 1992 BMW 850 has manual transmission. 1992 BMW 850 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Jaguar XK will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 850 | 2010 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | BMW | Jaguar |
| Model | 850 | XK |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5576 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1865 kg | 1696 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4793 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1328 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 61 L |
