1996 BMW 840 vs. 2009 Jaguar S-Type
To start off, 2009 Jaguar S-Type is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 BMW 840. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 BMW 840 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 BMW 840 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 840 (282 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2009 Jaguar S-Type. (205 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 840 should accelerate faster than 2009 Jaguar S-Type. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 840 weights approximately 270 kg more than 2009 Jaguar S-Type. 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 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Jaguar S-Type. (435 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 840 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Jaguar S-Type.
Compare all specifications:
1996 BMW 840 | 2009 Jaguar S-Type | |
Make | BMW | Jaguar |
Model | 840 | S-Type |
Year Released | 1996 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 2718 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 205 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 440 Nm | 435 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 88 mm |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 227 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 | 1620 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 70 L |