2002 Jaguar XJR vs. 2012 BMW 650
To start off, 2012 BMW 650 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Jaguar XJR. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Jaguar XJR would be higher. At 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 BMW 650 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 650 (400 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2002 Jaguar XJR. (390 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 650 should accelerate faster than 2002 Jaguar XJR. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 650 weights approximately 390 kg more than 2002 Jaguar XJR. 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, 2012 BMW 650 (609 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Jaguar XJR. (525 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 650 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Jaguar XJR. 2002 Jaguar XJR has automatic transmission and 2012 BMW 650 has manual transmission. 2012 BMW 650 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Jaguar XJR will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Jaguar XJR | 2012 BMW 650 | |
| Make | Jaguar | BMW |
| Model | XJR | 650 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4196 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 390 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 525 Nm | 609 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1665 kg | 2055 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4894 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1894 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1369 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2855 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.6 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 70 L |
