2006 BMW 650 vs. 1972 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 2006 BMW 650 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Jaguar XJ. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Jaguar XJ would be higher. At 5,344 cc (12 cylinders), 1972 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 650 (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1972 Jaguar XJ. (251 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 650 should accelerate faster than 1972 Jaguar XJ. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 140 kg more than 2006 BMW 650.
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 650 (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Jaguar XJ. (408 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 650 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Jaguar XJ.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 650 | 1972 Jaguar XJ | |
| Make | BMW | Jaguar |
| Model | 650 | XJ |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4800 cc | 5344 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 360 HP | 251 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 408 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 90 L |
