2002 Jaguar S-Type vs. 2002 BMW Z8

To start off, both 2002 Jaguar S-Type and 2002 BMW Z8 were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,939 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 BMW Z8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 BMW Z8 (400 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2002 Jaguar S-Type. (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 BMW Z8 should accelerate faster than 2002 Jaguar S-Type. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Jaguar S-Type weights approximately 150 kg more than 2002 BMW Z8.

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 Z8 (500 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Jaguar S-Type. (420 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2002 BMW Z8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Jaguar S-Type. 2002 Jaguar S-Type has automatic transmission and 2002 BMW Z8 has manual transmission. 2002 BMW Z8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Jaguar S-Type will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2002 Jaguar S-Type 2002 BMW Z8
Make Jaguar BMW
Model S-Type Z8
Year Released 2002 2002
Body Type Sedan Convertible
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4193 cc 4939 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 300 HP 400 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 6600 RPM
Torque 420 Nm 500 Nm
Torque RPM 4100 RPM 3800 RPM
Engine Bore Size 86 mm 94 mm
Engine Stroke Size 90.3 mm 89 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 11.0:1 11.0:1
Top Speed 250 km/hour 250 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 6.5 seconds 4.7 seconds
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1735 kg 1585 kg
Vehicle Length 4880 mm 4410 mm
Vehicle Width 1820 mm 1840 mm
Vehicle Height 1430 mm 1320 mm
Wheelbase Size 3000 mm 2580 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 69 L 73 L


 

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