1975 BMW Coupe vs. 1993 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 1993 Jaguar XJ is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 BMW Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 BMW Coupe 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 148 more horse power than 1975 BMW Coupe. (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 1975 BMW Coupe.
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 213 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 BMW Coupe. (251 Nm). This means 1993 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 BMW Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
1975 BMW Coupe | 1993 Jaguar XJ | |
Make | BMW | Jaguar |
Model | Coupe | XJ |
Year Released | 1975 | 1993 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3001 cc | 5993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 318 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 464 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 78.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.1:1 | 11.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1110 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2880 mm |