2001 BMW 318 vs. 2007 Jaguar XJR
To start off, 2007 Jaguar XJR is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 BMW 318. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 BMW 318 would be higher. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Jaguar XJR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Jaguar XJR (400 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 259 more horse power than 2001 BMW 318. (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jaguar XJR should accelerate faster than 2001 BMW 318.
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, 2007 Jaguar XJR (554 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 354 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 BMW 318. (200 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2007 Jaguar XJR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
2001 BMW 318 | 2007 Jaguar XJR | |
Make | BMW | Jaguar |
Model | 318 | XJR |
Year Released | 2001 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 400 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 554 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 86.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 90.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 217 km/hour | 249 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2110 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3170 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 70 L |