2007 BMW 118 vs. 2002 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 2007 BMW 118 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Jaguar XJ. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Jaguar XJ would be higher. At 3,248 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Jaguar XJ (240 HP @ 6350 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 2007 BMW 118. (128 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 480 kg more than 2007 BMW 118. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2002 Jaguar XJ (316 Nm @ 4350 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 118. (180 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2002 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 118 | 2002 Jaguar XJ | |
Make | BMW | Jaguar |
Model | 118 | XJ |
Year Released | 2007 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3248 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 128 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6350 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 316 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4350 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 70 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2880 mm |