2006 BMW 650 vs. 1975 Jaguar XJS
To start off, 2006 BMW 650 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, 2006 BMW 650 (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1975 Jaguar XJS. (291 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 650 should accelerate faster than 1975 Jaguar XJS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 40 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 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Jaguar XJS. (431 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 650 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Jaguar XJS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 650 | 1975 Jaguar XJS | |
| Make | BMW | Jaguar |
| Model | 650 | XJS |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4800 cc | 5342 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 360 HP | 291 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 431 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 12.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 12.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 86 L |
