2007 BMW 550 vs. 1985 Jaguar XJS
To start off, 2007 BMW 550 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Jaguar XJS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Jaguar XJS would be higher. At 5,343 cc (12 cylinders), 1985 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 550 (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1985 Jaguar XJS. (280 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 1985 Jaguar XJS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 120 kg more than 2007 BMW 550.
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 BMW 550 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Jaguar XJS. (432 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Jaguar XJS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 550 | 1985 Jaguar XJS | |
| Make | BMW | Jaguar |
| Model | 550 | XJS |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 5343 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 432 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 1780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 82 L |
