1996 Jaguar XK vs. 2008 BMW 645
To start off, 2008 BMW 645 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 BMW 645 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Jaguar XK (370 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2008 BMW 645. (328 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 645. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 645 weights approximately 175 kg more than 1996 Jaguar XK.
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 Jaguar XK (535 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 645. (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1996 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 645.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Jaguar XK | 2008 BMW 645 | |
| Make | Jaguar | BMW |
| Model | XK | 645 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3996 cc | 4398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 370 HP | 328 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 535 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.1 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 1815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 70 L |
