2007 Jaguar XJR vs. 2012 BMW 550
To start off, 2012 BMW 550 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Jaguar XJR. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Jaguar XJR would be higher. At 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 550 (400 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2007 Jaguar XJR. (390 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 2007 Jaguar XJR. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 550 weights approximately 246 kg more than 2007 Jaguar XJR. 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, 2012 BMW 550 (609 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Jaguar XJR. (542 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Jaguar XJR.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Jaguar XJR | 2012 BMW 550 | |
Make | Jaguar | BMW |
Model | XJR | 550 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4196 cc | 4400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 390 HP | 400 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 542 Nm | 609 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1734 kg | 1980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4899 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1464 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2968 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 70 L |