1983 BMW 323 vs. 1990 Jaguar Kensington
To start off, 1990 Jaguar Kensington is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 BMW 323. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 BMW 323 would be higher. At 5,344 cc (12 cylinders), 1990 Jaguar Kensington is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Jaguar Kensington (295 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 1983 BMW 323. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Jaguar Kensington should accelerate faster than 1983 BMW 323.
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, 1990 Jaguar Kensington (433 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 BMW 323. (205 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 Jaguar Kensington will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 BMW 323.
Compare all specifications:
1983 BMW 323 | 1990 Jaguar Kensington | |
Make | BMW | Jaguar |
Model | 323 | Kensington |
Year Released | 1983 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2315 cc | 5344 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 295 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 205 Nm | 433 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.8 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 12.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2870 mm |