1996 BMW 740 vs. 1989 Jaguar XJR
To start off, 1996 BMW 740 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Jaguar XJR. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Jaguar XJR would be higher. At 5,996 cc (12 cylinders), 1989 Jaguar XJR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Jaguar XJR (318 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1996 BMW 740. (282 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Jaguar XJR should accelerate faster than 1996 BMW 740. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 740 weights approximately 145 kg more than 1989 Jaguar XJR.
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, 1989 Jaguar XJR (476 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 BMW 740. (420 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1989 Jaguar XJR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 BMW 740.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW 740 | 1989 Jaguar XJR | |
| Make | BMW | Jaguar |
| Model | 740 | XJR |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 5996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 318 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 476 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 91 L |
