1979 BMW 628 vs. 1992 Jaguar XJ220
To start off, 1992 Jaguar XJ220 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 BMW 628. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 BMW 628 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 361 more horse power than 1979 BMW 628. (181 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Jaguar XJ220 should accelerate faster than 1979 BMW 628. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 BMW 628 weights approximately 48 kg more than 1992 Jaguar XJ220.
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 402 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 BMW 628. (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1992 Jaguar XJ220 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 BMW 628.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 BMW 628 | 1992 Jaguar XJ220 | |
| Make | BMW | Jaguar |
| Model | 628 | XJ220 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2788 cc | 3492 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 542 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 642 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1422 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2650 mm |
