2009 BMW 730 vs. 2002 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 2009 BMW 730 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Jaguar XJ. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Jaguar XJ would be higher. At 3,248 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 730 (242 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2002 Jaguar XJ. (240 HP @ 6350 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 2002 Jaguar XJ. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 730 weights approximately 155 kg more than 2002 Jaguar XJ. 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, 2009 BMW 730 (540 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Jaguar XJ. (316 Nm @ 4350 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Jaguar XJ.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 730 | 2002 Jaguar XJ | |
Make | BMW | Jaguar |
Model | 730 | XJ |
Year Released | 2009 | 2002 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 3248 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 242 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6350 RPM |
Torque | 540 Nm | 316 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4350 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1865 kg | 1710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 5160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2880 mm |