2005 BMW 740 vs. 1989 Jaguar XJR
To start off, 2005 BMW 740 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Jaguar XJR. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Jaguar XJR would be higher. At 5,996 cc (12 cylinders), 1989 Jaguar XJR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Jaguar XJR (318 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2005 BMW 740. (317 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Jaguar XJR should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 740. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 740 weights approximately 95 kg more than 1989 Jaguar XJR.
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, 1989 Jaguar XJR (476 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 740. (391 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1989 Jaguar XJR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 740.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 740 | 1989 Jaguar XJR | |
Make | BMW | Jaguar |
Model | 740 | XJR |
Year Released | 2005 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4000 cc | 5996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 318 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 391 Nm | 476 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 90.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 78.5 mm |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.8 seconds | 7 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1895 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2600 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 91 L |