2006 BMW 550 vs. 2001 Jaguar XJ220
To start off, 2006 BMW 550 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Jaguar XJ220. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Jaguar XJ220 would be higher. At 4,801 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Jaguar XJ220 (390 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2006 BMW 550. (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Jaguar XJ220 should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 550.
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, 2001 Jaguar XJ220 (1,077 Nm) has 589 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 550. (488 Nm). This means 2001 Jaguar XJ220 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 550.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 550 | 2001 Jaguar XJ220 | |
| Make | BMW | Jaguar |
| Model | 550 | XJ220 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4801 cc | 3492 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 360 HP | 390 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 1077 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2230 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2720 mm |
