2009 BMW 750 vs. 1992 Jaguar XJR
To start off, 2009 BMW 750 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Jaguar XJR. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Jaguar XJR would be higher. At 5,992 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 Jaguar XJR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 750 (363 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1992 Jaguar XJR. (333 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 1992 Jaguar XJR. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 750 weights approximately 126 kg more than 1992 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, 1992 Jaguar XJR (495 Nm @ 3650 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 750. (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1992 Jaguar XJR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 750 | 1992 Jaguar XJR | |
| Make | BMW | Jaguar |
| Model | 750 | XJR |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 5992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 363 HP | 333 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3650 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 78.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 254 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.9 seconds | 6.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 1824 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.9 L/100km | 21.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 89 L |
