1973 BMW Touring vs. 1992 Jaguar XJ220
To start off, 1992 Jaguar XJ220 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 BMW Touring would be higher. At 3,492 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Jaguar XJ220 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Jaguar XJ220 (542 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 457 more horse power than 1973 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Jaguar XJ220 should accelerate faster than 1973 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Jaguar XJ220 weights approximately 392 kg more than 1973 BMW Touring. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1992 Jaguar XJ220 (642 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 512 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1992 Jaguar XJ220 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 BMW Touring | 1992 Jaguar XJ220 | |
| Make | BMW | Jaguar |
| Model | Touring | XJ220 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 3492 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 542 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 642 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1422 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2650 mm |
