2006 BMW 530 vs. 1975 Jaguar XJS
To start off, 2006 BMW 530 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Jaguar XJS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Jaguar XJS would be higher. At 5,342 cc (12 cylinders), 1975 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Jaguar XJS (291 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2006 BMW 530. (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 530 weights approximately 65 kg more than 1975 Jaguar XJS.
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, 2006 BMW 530 (480 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Jaguar XJS. (431 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Jaguar XJS. 2006 BMW 530 has automatic transmission and 1975 Jaguar XJS has manual transmission. 1975 Jaguar XJS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 BMW 530 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 530 | 1975 Jaguar XJS | |
Make | BMW | Jaguar |
Model | 530 | XJS |
Year Released | 2006 | 1975 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 5342 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 291 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 480 Nm | 431 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 12.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 235 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.7 seconds | 8 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 1770 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2600 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 12.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 86 L |