1997 BMW 850 vs. 1998 Jaguar XKR
To start off, 1998 Jaguar XKR is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 BMW 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 BMW 850 would be higher. At 5,379 cc (12 cylinders), 1997 BMW 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Jaguar XKR (370 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1997 BMW 850. (329 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Jaguar XKR should accelerate faster than 1997 BMW 850.
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, 1998 Jaguar XKR (542 Nm) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 BMW 850. (490 Nm). This means 1998 Jaguar XKR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 BMW 850.
Compare all specifications:
1997 BMW 850 | 1998 Jaguar XKR | |
Make | BMW | Jaguar |
Model | 850 | XKR |
Year Released | 1997 | 1998 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5379 cc | 3996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 329 HP | 370 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 542 Nm |
Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 249 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2920 mm |