1993 BMW 5.8 vs. 2013 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2013 Jaguar XK is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 BMW 5.8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 BMW 5.8 would be higher. At 5,800 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 BMW 5.8 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW 5.8 weights approximately 130 kg more than 2013 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, 1993 BMW 5.8 (786 Nm) has 271 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Jaguar XK. (515 Nm). This means 1993 BMW 5.8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 BMW 5.8 | 2013 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | BMW | Jaguar |
| Model | 5.8 | XK |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5800 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 380 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 786 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 321 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4794 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 2032 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1322 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2752 mm |
