1996 Jaguar XK8 vs. 2013 BMW 5 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 5 Series is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Jaguar XK8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Jaguar XK8 would be higher. At 4,395 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 BMW 5 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 5 Series (439 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1996 Jaguar XK8. (291 HP @ 6150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 5 Series should accelerate faster than 1996 Jaguar XK8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 5 Series weights approximately 327 kg more than 1996 Jaguar XK8. 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, 2013 BMW 5 Series (651 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Jaguar XK8. (393 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 5 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Jaguar XK8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Jaguar XK8 | 2013 BMW 5 Series | |
| Make | Jaguar | BMW |
| Model | XK8 | 5 Series |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3996 cc | 4395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 291 HP | 439 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 651 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 10.0 :1 |
| Top Speed | 251 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1653 kg | 1980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4905 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2094 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1464 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 70 L |
