1999 BMW LMR vs. 1999 Jaguar XK
To start off, both 1999 BMW LMR and 1999 Jaguar XK were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,999 cc (12 cylinders), 1999 BMW LMR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 BMW LMR (600 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 310 more horse power than 1999 Jaguar XK. (290 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 BMW LMR should accelerate faster than 1999 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Jaguar XK weights approximately 85 kg more than 1999 BMW LMR.
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 Jaguar XK (393 Nm) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 BMW LMR. (355 Nm). This means 1999 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 BMW LMR.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 BMW LMR | 1999 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | BMW | Jaguar |
| Model | LMR | XK |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5999 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 600 HP | 290 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 355 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1700 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2600 mm |
