1994 BMW 854 vs. 2008 Jaguar XF
To start off, 2008 Jaguar XF is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 BMW 854. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 BMW 854 would be higher. At 5,378 cc (12 cylinders), 1994 BMW 854 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 BMW 854 (323 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 2008 Jaguar XF. (235 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 BMW 854 should accelerate faster than 2008 Jaguar XF. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 BMW 854 weights approximately 201 kg more than 2008 Jaguar XF. 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, 1994 BMW 854 (490 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Jaguar XF. (293 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1994 BMW 854 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Jaguar XF.
Compare all specifications:
1994 BMW 854 | 2008 Jaguar XF | |
Make | BMW | Jaguar |
Model | 854 | XF |
Year Released | 1994 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5378 cc | 2965 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 323 HP | 235 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 293 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 79.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1679 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2920 mm |