2005 BMW 545 vs. 1993 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 2005 BMW 545 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Jaguar XJ. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Jaguar XJ would be higher. At 5,993 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 545 (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1993 Jaguar XJ. (318 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 545 should accelerate faster than 1993 Jaguar XJ.
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, 1993 Jaguar XJ (464 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 545. (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1993 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 545.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 545 | 1993 Jaguar XJ | |
| Make | BMW | Jaguar |
| Model | 545 | XJ |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 5993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 328 HP | 318 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 464 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 78.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 90 L |
