2006 BMW 745 vs. 1992 Jaguar XJR
To start off, 2006 BMW 745 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Jaguar XJR. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Jaguar XJR would be higher. At 5,992 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 Jaguar XJR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Jaguar XJR (333 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2006 BMW 745. (325 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Jaguar XJR should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 745. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 745 weights approximately 291 kg more than 1992 Jaguar XJR.
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 745 (700 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Jaguar XJR. (495 Nm @ 3650 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 745 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Jaguar XJR.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 745 | 1992 Jaguar XJR | |
| Make | BMW | Jaguar |
| Model | 745 | XJR |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4423 cc | 5992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 333 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 3650 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 254 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.6 seconds | 6.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2115 kg | 1824 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.5 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 89 L |
