1981 BMW 628 vs. 1981 Jaguar XJS
To start off, both 1981 BMW 628 and 1981 Jaguar XJS were released in the same year (1981). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,344 cc (12 cylinders), 1981 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Jaguar XJS (299 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1981 BMW 628. (181 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1981 BMW 628. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 237 kg more than 1981 BMW 628. 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, 1981 Jaguar XJS (431 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 BMW 628. (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1981 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 BMW 628. 1981 Jaguar XJS has automatic transmission and 1981 BMW 628 has manual transmission. 1981 BMW 628 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Jaguar XJS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1981 BMW 628 | 1981 Jaguar XJS | |
Make | BMW | Jaguar |
Model | 628 | XJS |
Year Released | 1981 | 1981 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2788 cc | 5344 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 299 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 431 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 12.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1707 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2600 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 90 L |