2007 BMW 730 vs. 1993 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 2007 BMW 730 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Jaguar XJ. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Jaguar XJ would be higher. At 5,993 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Jaguar XJ (318 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2007 BMW 730. (255 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 730.
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, 1993 Jaguar XJ (464 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 730. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1993 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 730. 2007 BMW 730 has automatic transmission and 1993 Jaguar XJ has manual transmission. 1993 Jaguar XJ will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 730 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 730 | 1993 Jaguar XJ | |
Make | BMW | Jaguar |
Model | 730 | XJ |
Year Released | 2007 | 1993 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 5993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 318 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 464 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 11.0:1 |
Top Speed | 244 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1110 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2880 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 90 L |