1981 Jaguar XJS vs. 2013 BMW 5 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 5 Series is newer by 32 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 3 more horse power than 2013 BMW 5 Series. (296 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 2013 BMW 5 Series. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 5 Series weights approximately 153 kg more than 1981 Jaguar XJS.
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 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 BMW 5 Series. (407 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1981 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 BMW 5 Series.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Jaguar XJS | 2013 BMW 5 Series | |
Make | Jaguar | BMW |
Model | XJS | 5 Series |
Year Released | 1981 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5344 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 299 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 431 Nm | 407 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.5:1 | 10.2 :1 |
Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.9 seconds | 5.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1707 kg | 1860 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4905 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2094 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1464 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2968 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 70 L |