2007 BMW 525 vs. 1989 Jaguar XJR-11
To start off, 2007 BMW 525 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Jaguar XJR-11. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Jaguar XJR-11 would be higher. At 5,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Jaguar XJR-11 (741 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 525 more horse power than 2007 BMW 525. (216 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Jaguar XJR-11 should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 525.
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, 1989 Jaguar XJR-11 (801 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 551 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 525. (250 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1989 Jaguar XJR-11 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 525. 2007 BMW 525 has automatic transmission and 1989 Jaguar XJR-11 has manual transmission. 1989 Jaguar XJR-11 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 525 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 525 | 1989 Jaguar XJR-11 | |
Make | BMW | Jaguar |
Model | 525 | XJR-11 |
Year Released | 2007 | 1989 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5497 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 216 HP | 741 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 801 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 1 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1020 mm |