1995 BMW Dinan vs. 2005 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 2005 Jaguar XJ is newer by 10 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 5,598 cc (12 cylinders), 1995 BMW Dinan is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1995 BMW Dinan (976 Nm) has 565 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Jaguar XJ. (411 Nm). This means 1995 BMW Dinan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Jaguar XJ. 2005 Jaguar XJ 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. 2005 Jaguar XJ will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 BMW Dinan | 2005 Jaguar XJ | |
| Make | BMW | Jaguar |
| Model | Dinan | XJ |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5598 cc | 4196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 294 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 976 Nm | 411 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3040 mm |
