1996 BMW 528 vs. 2001 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 2001 Jaguar XJ is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 BMW 528. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 BMW 528 would be higher. At 3,248 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Jaguar XJ (240 HP @ 6350 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1996 BMW 528. (190 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 1996 BMW 528. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 115 kg more than 1996 BMW 528. 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, 2001 Jaguar XJ (317 Nm @ 4350 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 BMW 528. (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2001 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 BMW 528.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW 528 | 2001 Jaguar XJ | |
| Make | BMW | Jaguar |
| Model | 528 | XJ |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2793 cc | 3248 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6350 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 317 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 4350 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 70 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1595 kg | 1710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2880 mm |
