1995 BMW Dinan vs. 2002 Jaguar XK8
To start off, 2002 Jaguar XK8 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 BMW Dinan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 BMW Dinan would be higher. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Jaguar XK8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW Dinan (326 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2002 Jaguar XK8. (300 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW Dinan should accelerate faster than 2002 Jaguar XK8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Jaguar XK8 weights approximately 9 kg more than 1995 BMW Dinan.
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, 2002 Jaguar XK8 (420 Nm) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 BMW Dinan. (403 Nm). This means 2002 Jaguar XK8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 BMW Dinan. 2002 Jaguar XK8 has automatic transmission and 1995 BMW Dinan has manual transmission. 1995 BMW Dinan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Jaguar XK8 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 BMW Dinan | 2002 Jaguar XK8 | |
Make | BMW | Jaguar |
Model | Dinan | XK8 |
Year Released | 1995 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2990 cc | 4196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 326 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 403 Nm | 420 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1734 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2600 mm |