2007 BMW 523 vs. 2007 Jaguar XJR
To start off, both 2007 BMW 523 and 2007 Jaguar XJR were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Jaguar XJR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Jaguar XJR (399 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 224 more horse power than 2007 BMW 523. (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jaguar XJR should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 523. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Jaguar XJR weights approximately 156 kg more than 2007 BMW 523. 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, 2007 Jaguar XJR (553 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 323 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 523. (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Jaguar XJR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 523.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 523 | 2007 Jaguar XJR | |
Make | BMW | Jaguar |
Model | 523 | XJR |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 4196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 399 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 553 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 90.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.3 seconds | 5.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1656 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1450 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3170 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.5 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 85 L |