1998 BMW 740 vs. 1998 Jaguar XJR
To start off, both 1998 BMW 740 and 1998 Jaguar XJR were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Jaguar XJR (370 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1998 BMW 740. (286 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Jaguar XJR should accelerate faster than 1998 BMW 740. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 740 weights approximately 131 kg more than 1998 Jaguar XJR.
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 XJR (525 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 BMW 740. (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1998 Jaguar XJR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 BMW 740.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 BMW 740 | 1998 Jaguar XJR | |
| Make | BMW | Jaguar |
| Model | 740 | XJR |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 286 HP | 370 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6150 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 525 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 249 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7 seconds | 5.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1968 kg | 1837 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 87 L |
