1981 Jaguar XJS vs. 2011 BMW 525
To start off, 2011 BMW 525 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Jaguar XJS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Jaguar XJS would be higher. 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 82 more horse power than 2011 BMW 525. (217 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 525.
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, 2011 BMW 525 (450 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Jaguar XJS. (431 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Jaguar XJS.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Jaguar XJS | 2011 BMW 525 | |
Make | Jaguar | BMW |
Model | XJS | 525 |
Year Released | 1981 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5344 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 299 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 431 Nm | 450 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4907 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1462 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2968 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 70 L |