2009 BMW 745 vs. 2002 Jaguar S-Type
To start off, 2009 BMW 745 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Jaguar S-Type. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Jaguar S-Type would be higher. At 4,396 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW 745 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 745 (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 2002 Jaguar S-Type. (201 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 745 should accelerate faster than 2002 Jaguar S-Type. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 745 weights approximately 365 kg more than 2002 Jaguar S-Type. 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 745 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Jaguar S-Type. (250 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 745 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Jaguar S-Type. 2009 BMW 745 has automatic transmission and 2002 Jaguar S-Type has manual transmission. 2002 Jaguar S-Type will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW 745 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 BMW 745 | 2002 Jaguar S-Type | |
Make | BMW | Jaguar |
Model | 745 | S-Type |
Year Released | 2009 | 2002 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4396 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 328 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 81.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 228 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.3 seconds | 8.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1985 kg | 1620 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 69 L |