2008 BMW 335 vs. 1996 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2008 BMW 335 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 3,996 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 335 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1996 Jaguar XK. (290 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 1996 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Jaguar XK weights approximately 160 kg more than 2008 BMW 335.
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, 2008 BMW 335 (400 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Jaguar XK. (393 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 335 | 1996 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | BMW | Jaguar |
| Model | 335 | XK |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 290 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1300 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 75 L |
