1983 Jaguar XJS vs. 2010 BMW Z4
To start off, 2010 BMW Z4 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Jaguar XJS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Jaguar XJS would be higher. At 3,590 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Jaguar XJS (226 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2010 BMW Z4. (182 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW Z4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 180 kg more than 2010 BMW Z4. 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, 1983 Jaguar XJS (325 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW Z4. (270 Nm @ 1250 RPM). This means 1983 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW Z4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Jaguar XJS | 2010 BMW Z4 | |
| Make | Jaguar | BMW |
| Model | XJS | Z4 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3590 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 226 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 90.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 84 mm |
| Top Speed | 229 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4239 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1791 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2497 mm |
