1978 BMW B7 vs. 1990 Jaguar XJR-15
To start off, 1990 Jaguar XJR-15 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 BMW B7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 BMW B7 would be higher. At 5,993 cc (12 cylinders), 1990 Jaguar XJR-15 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 BMW B7 weights approximately 450 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, 1978 BMW B7 (627 Nm) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Jaguar XJR-15. (569 Nm). This means 1978 BMW B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Jaguar XJR-15.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 BMW B7 | 1990 Jaguar XJR-15 | |
| Make | BMW | Jaguar |
| Model | B7 | XJR-15 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 5993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 450 HP |
| Torque | 627 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Top Speed | 262 km/hour | 307 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 1 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1050 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 90 L |
