2001 Jaguar R Coupe vs. 2013 BMW 5 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 5 Series is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Jaguar R Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Jaguar R Coupe would be higher. At 4,395 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 BMW 5 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 5 Series (439 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2001 Jaguar R Coupe. (390 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 5 Series should accelerate faster than 2001 Jaguar R Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 5 Series weights approximately 245 kg more than 2001 Jaguar R Coupe. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2013 BMW 5 Series (651 Nm) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Jaguar R Coupe. (525 Nm). This means 2013 BMW 5 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Jaguar R Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Jaguar R Coupe | 2013 BMW 5 Series | |
| Make | Jaguar | BMW |
| Model | R Coupe | 5 Series |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3996 cc | 4395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 390 HP | 439 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 525 Nm | 651 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 1980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4905 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2094 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1464 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2968 mm |
