2002 Jaguar XK vs. 2011 BMW 750
To start off, 2011 BMW 750 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 750 (455 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 2002 Jaguar XK. (290 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 2002 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 750 weights approximately 605 kg more than 2002 Jaguar XK. 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, 2011 BMW 750 (697 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 304 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Jaguar XK. (393 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Jaguar XK | 2011 BMW 750 | |
| Make | Jaguar | BMW |
| Model | XK | 750 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3996 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 455 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 697 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 2175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5075 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1481 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 3071 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 82 L |
