2002 BMW 740 vs. 1998 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2002 BMW 740 is newer by 4 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 3,995 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Jaguar XK (290 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2002 BMW 740. (254 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 2002 BMW 740. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 BMW 740 weights approximately 446 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, 2002 BMW 740 (600 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Jaguar XK. (393 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2002 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 BMW 740 | 1998 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | BMW | Jaguar |
| Model | 740 | XK |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3901 cc | 3995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 290 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 251 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2016 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 3040 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 75 L |
