1997 BMW 850 vs. 2012 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 2012 Jaguar XJ is newer by 15 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, 2012 Jaguar XJ (470 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1997 BMW 850. (329 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 1997 BMW 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 16 kg more than 1997 BMW 850. 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, 2012 Jaguar XJ (574 Nm) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 BMW 850. (490 Nm). This means 2012 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 BMW 850.
Compare all specifications:
1997 BMW 850 | 2012 Jaguar XJ | |
Make | BMW | Jaguar |
Model | 850 | XJ |
Year Released | 1997 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5379 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 329 HP | 470 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 574 Nm |
Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 1961 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5252 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1895 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1456 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3157 mm |