1998 Jaguar XKR vs. 2000 BMW 730
To start off, 2000 BMW 730 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Jaguar XKR. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Jaguar XKR would be higher. At 3,996 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Jaguar XKR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Jaguar XKR (370 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 2000 BMW 730. (190 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Jaguar XKR should accelerate faster than 2000 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 BMW 730 weights approximately 23 kg more than 1998 Jaguar XKR.
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 (541 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 261 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 BMW 730. (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 1998 Jaguar XKR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 BMW 730.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Jaguar XKR | 2000 BMW 730 | |
Make | Jaguar | BMW |
Model | XKR | 730 |
Year Released | 1998 | 2000 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3996 cc | 2792 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 370 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 541 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1722 kg | 1745 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2950 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 90 L |