1993 BMW 840 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 840. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 BMW 840 would be higher. At 5,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Jaguar XK (380 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1993 BMW 840. (283 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1993 BMW 840. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW 840 weights approximately 30 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, 2013 Jaguar XK (515 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 BMW 840. (400 Nm @ 5100 RPM). This means 2013 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 BMW 840.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 BMW 840 | 2013 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | BMW | Jaguar |
| Model | 840 | XK |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3982 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 283 HP | 380 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4794 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2032 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1322 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2752 mm |
