2002 Jaguar S-Type vs. 2012 BMW 328
To start off, 2012 BMW 328 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Jaguar S-Type. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Jaguar S-Type would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW 328 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Jaguar S-Type (240 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2012 BMW 328. (230 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Jaguar S-Type should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 328. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 328 weights approximately 62 kg more than 2002 Jaguar S-Type.
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 Jaguar S-Type (300 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 328. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2002 Jaguar S-Type will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 328.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Jaguar S-Type | 2012 BMW 328 | |
| Make | Jaguar | BMW |
| Model | S-Type | 328 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 89.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1673 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4536 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1816 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1417 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 69 L | 57 L |
