1997 BMW 850 vs. 2011 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2011 Jaguar XK is newer by 14 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, 2011 Jaguar XK (385 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1997 BMW 850. (329 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1997 BMW 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 BMW 850 weights approximately 165 kg more than 2011 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, 2011 Jaguar XK (515 Nm) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 BMW 850. (490 Nm). This means 2011 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 BMW 850.
Compare all specifications:
1997 BMW 850 | 2011 Jaguar XK | |
Make | BMW | Jaguar |
Model | 850 | XK |
Year Released | 1997 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5379 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 329 HP | 385 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 515 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 1780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4793 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1892 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1328 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2751 mm |