2001 Jaguar XJR vs. 2013 BMW 6 series
To start off, 2013 BMW 6 series is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Jaguar XJR. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Jaguar XJR would be higher. At 3,996 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Jaguar XJR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Jaguar XJR (390 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2013 BMW 6 series. (311 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Jaguar XJR should accelerate faster than 2013 BMW 6 series. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 6 series weights approximately 46 kg more than 2001 Jaguar XJR.
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, 2001 Jaguar XJR (525 Nm) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 BMW 6 series. (447 Nm). This means 2001 Jaguar XJR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 BMW 6 series.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Jaguar XJR | 2013 BMW 6 series | |
| Make | Jaguar | BMW |
| Model | XJR | 6 series |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3996 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 390 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 525 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Top Speed | 252 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1769 kg | 1815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4897 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1369 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2856 mm |
