2010 Jaguar XK vs. 2001 BMW 325
To start off, 2010 Jaguar XK is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 BMW 325. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 BMW 325 would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Jaguar XK (385 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 196 more horse power than 2001 BMW 325. (189 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 2001 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Jaguar XK weights approximately 11 kg more than 2001 BMW 325. 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, 2010 Jaguar XK (515 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 BMW 325. (250 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Jaguar XK | 2001 BMW 325 | |
| Make | Jaguar | BMW |
| Model | XK | 325 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5000 cc | 2493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 385 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 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 | 1696 kg | 1685 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4793 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1892 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1328 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2751 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 62 L |
