1996 BMW 730 vs. 1994 Jaguar XJR
To start off, 1996 BMW 730 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Jaguar XJR. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Jaguar XJR would be higher. At 3,980 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Jaguar XJR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Jaguar XJR (322 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1996 BMW 730. (190 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Jaguar XJR should accelerate faster than 1996 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Jaguar XJR weights approximately 6 kg more than 1996 BMW 730. 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 Jaguar XJR (512 Nm @ 3050 RPM) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 BMW 730. (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 1994 Jaguar XJR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 BMW 730.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW 730 | 1994 Jaguar XJR | |
| Make | BMW | Jaguar |
| Model | 730 | XJR |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2793 cc | 3980 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 322 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 512 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 3050 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1746 kg | 1752 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 2080 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 81 L |
