1996 BMW 840 vs. 1972 Jaguar Sovereign
To start off, 1996 BMW 840 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Jaguar Sovereign. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Jaguar Sovereign would be higher. At 5,342 cc (12 cylinders), 1972 Jaguar Sovereign is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Jaguar Sovereign (295 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1996 BMW 840. (282 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Jaguar Sovereign should accelerate faster than 1996 BMW 840. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Jaguar Sovereign weights approximately 40 kg more than 1996 BMW 840. 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, 1996 BMW 840 (440 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Jaguar Sovereign. (433 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 840 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Jaguar Sovereign.
Compare all specifications:
1996 BMW 840 | 1972 Jaguar Sovereign | |
Make | BMW | Jaguar |
Model | 840 | Sovereign |
Year Released | 1996 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 5342 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 295 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 440 Nm | 433 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 70 mm |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2870 mm |