2002 Jaguar XK8 vs. 2012 BMW 640
To start off, 2012 BMW 640 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Jaguar XK8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Jaguar XK8 would be higher. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Jaguar XK8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 640 (311 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2002 Jaguar XK8. (300 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 640 should accelerate faster than 2002 Jaguar XK8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 640 weights approximately 105 kg more than 2002 Jaguar XK8. 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 640 (630 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Jaguar XK8. (420 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 640 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Jaguar XK8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Jaguar XK8 | 2012 BMW 640 | |
| Make | Jaguar | BMW |
| Model | XK8 | 640 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 630 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.3 mm | 84 mm |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.7 seconds | 5.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1685 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4894 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1369 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2855 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.3 L/100km | 4.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.7 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.3 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 70 L |
