1998 Jaguar XK vs. 2012 BMW 520
To start off, 2012 BMW 520 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 3,995 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Jaguar XK (290 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 2012 BMW 520. (182 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 520 weights approximately 100 kg more than 1998 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, 1998 Jaguar XK (393 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 520. (270 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1998 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Jaguar XK | 2012 BMW 520 | |
Make | Jaguar | BMW |
Model | XK | 520 |
Year Released | 1998 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3995 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 290 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 393 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 90.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 251 km/hour | 227 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1670 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4899 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1464 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2968 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.5 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 70 L |