1971 BMW 3 vs. 1990 Jaguar XJR-15
To start off, 1990 Jaguar XJR-15 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 BMW 3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 BMW 3 would be higher. At 5,993 cc (12 cylinders), 1990 Jaguar XJR-15 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Jaguar XJR-15 (450 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 270 more horse power than 1971 BMW 3. (180 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Jaguar XJR-15 should accelerate faster than 1971 BMW 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 BMW 3 weights approximately 330 kg more than 1990 Jaguar XJR-15.
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, 1990 Jaguar XJR-15 (569 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 314 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW 3. (255 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1990 Jaguar XJR-15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 BMW 3.
Compare all specifications:
1971 BMW 3 | 1990 Jaguar XJR-15 | |
Make | BMW | Jaguar |
Model | 3 | XJR-15 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1990 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2986 cc | 5993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 180 HP | 450 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 255 Nm | 569 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 90.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 78.5 mm |
Top Speed | 211 km/hour | 307 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 1 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1110 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2870 mm |