2006 BMW 730 vs. 1993 Jaguar XJS
To start off, 2006 BMW 730 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Jaguar XJS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Jaguar XJS would be higher. At 5,996 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Jaguar XJS (309 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2006 BMW 730. (228 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 730 weights approximately 169 kg more than 1993 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 730 (520 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Jaguar XJS. (476 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Jaguar XJS. 1993 Jaguar XJS has automatic transmission and 2006 BMW 730 has manual transmission. 2006 BMW 730 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Jaguar XJS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 730 | 1993 Jaguar XJS | |
Make | BMW | Jaguar |
Model | 730 | XJS |
Year Released | 2006 | 1993 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2991 cc | 5996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 309 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 520 Nm | 476 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 11.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1806 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2600 mm |