2002 Jaguar XJ vs. 2007 BMW 523
To start off, 2007 BMW 523 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Jaguar XJ. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Jaguar XJ would be higher. At 3,248 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Jaguar XJ (240 HP @ 6350 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2007 BMW 523. (175 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 523. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 145 kg more than 2007 BMW 523. 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, 2002 Jaguar XJ (316 Nm @ 4350 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 523. (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2002 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 523.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Jaguar XJ | 2007 BMW 523 | |
| Make | Jaguar | BMW |
| Model | XJ | 523 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3248 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6350 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 316 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4350 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 78.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 82 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2890 mm |
