1984 BMW 316 vs. 1985 Jaguar XJS
To start off, 1985 Jaguar XJS is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 BMW 316. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 BMW 316 would be higher. At 3,590 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Jaguar XJS (217 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1984 BMW 316. (86 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1984 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 556 kg more than 1984 BMW 316. 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, 1985 Jaguar XJS (331 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 BMW 316. (123 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1985 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
1984 BMW 316 | 1985 Jaguar XJS | |
Make | BMW | Jaguar |
Model | 316 | XJS |
Year Released | 1984 | 1985 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1573 cc | 3590 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 331 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 91.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 92 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1074 kg | 1630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2600 mm |