1972 BMW Turbo vs. 1993 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 1993 Jaguar XJ is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 BMW Turbo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 BMW Turbo would be higher. At 5,993 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Jaguar XJ (318 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 189 more horse power than 1972 BMW Turbo. (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 1972 BMW Turbo.
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, 1993 Jaguar XJ (464 Nm) has 287 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW Turbo. (177 Nm). This means 1993 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW Turbo.
Compare all specifications:
1972 BMW Turbo | 1993 Jaguar XJ | |
Make | BMW | Jaguar |
Model | Turbo | XJ |
Year Released | 1972 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 5993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 318 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 177 Nm | 464 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 78.5 mm |
Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1110 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2880 mm |