2007 BMW 550 vs. 1991 Jaguar XJR-15
To start off, 2007 BMW 550 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Jaguar XJR-15. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Jaguar XJR-15 would be higher. At 5,993 cc (12 cylinders), 1991 Jaguar XJR-15 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Jaguar XJR-15 (450 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 2007 BMW 550. (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Jaguar XJR-15 should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 550. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 550 weights approximately 610 kg more than 1991 Jaguar XJR-15.
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, 1991 Jaguar XJR-15 (570 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 550. (491 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1991 Jaguar XJR-15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 550.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 550 | 1991 Jaguar XJR-15 | |
| Make | BMW | Jaguar |
| Model | 550 | XJR-15 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 5993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 450 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 491 Nm | 570 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 235 km/hour | 307 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.9 seconds | 3.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 1 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 90 L |
