1985 BMW M5 vs. 1990 Jaguar Kensington

To start off, 1990 Jaguar Kensington is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 BMW M5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 BMW M5 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 39 more horse power than 1985 BMW M5. (256 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Jaguar Kensington should accelerate faster than 1985 BMW M5.

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 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 BMW M5. (290 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1990 Jaguar Kensington will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 BMW M5.

Compare all specifications:

1985 BMW M5 1990 Jaguar Kensington
Make BMW Jaguar
Model M5 Kensington
Year Released 1985 1990
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3453 cc 5344 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 12 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 256 HP 295 HP
Engine RPM 4800 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 290 Nm 433 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 3250 RPM
Engine Bore Size 91.9 mm 90 mm
Engine Stroke Size 86.1 mm 70 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 8.0:1 12.5:1
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Length 4630 mm 4900 mm
Vehicle Width 1710 mm 1780 mm
Vehicle Height 1410 mm 1410 mm
Wheelbase Size 2580 mm 2870 mm