2006 BMW 650 vs. 2002 Jaguar XJ8
To start off, 2006 BMW 650 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Jaguar XJ8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Jaguar XJ8 would be higher. At 4,801 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 BMW 650 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 650 (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2002 Jaguar XJ8. (300 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 650 should accelerate faster than 2002 Jaguar XJ8.
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 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Jaguar XJ8. (420 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 650 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Jaguar XJ8.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 650 | 2002 Jaguar XJ8 | |
Make | BMW | Jaguar |
Model | 650 | XJ8 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2002 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4801 cc | 4196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 360 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 488 Nm | 420 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 90.3 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 16.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 11.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 85 L |