1977 BMW 528 vs. 1992 Jaguar XJ220
To start off, 1992 Jaguar XJ220 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 BMW 528. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 BMW 528 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 364 more horse power than 1977 BMW 528. (178 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Jaguar XJ220 should accelerate faster than 1977 BMW 528. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Jaguar XJ220 weights approximately 6 kg more than 1977 BMW 528. 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, 1992 Jaguar XJ220 (642 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 408 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 BMW 528. (234 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1992 Jaguar XJ220 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 BMW 528.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 BMW 528 | 1992 Jaguar XJ220 | |
| Make | BMW | Jaguar |
| Model | 528 | XJ220 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2788 cc | 3492 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 542 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 234 Nm | 642 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1416 kg | 1422 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2650 mm |
