1999 BMW Breyton vs. 1998 Jaguar XK

To start off, 1999 BMW Breyton is newer by 1 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 3,996 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Jaguar XK (445 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1999 BMW Breyton. (326 HP @ 7400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1999 BMW Breyton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW Breyton weights approximately 135 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, 1999 BMW Breyton (746 Nm) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Jaguar XK. (615 Nm). This means 1999 BMW Breyton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Jaguar XK. 1998 Jaguar XK has automatic transmission and 1999 BMW Breyton has manual transmission. 1999 BMW Breyton will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Jaguar XK will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1999 BMW Breyton 1998 Jaguar XK
Make BMW Jaguar
Model Breyton XK
Year Released 1999 1998
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3300 cc 3996 cc
Horse Power 326 HP 445 HP
Engine RPM 7400 RPM 6300 RPM
Torque 746 Nm 615 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 2 seats
Vehicle Weight 1700 kg 1565 kg
Vehicle Length 4480 mm 4420 mm
Vehicle Width 1750 mm 1830 mm
Vehicle Height 1420 mm 1140 mm


 

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