1988 BMW 520 vs. 1993 Jaguar XJ220
To start off, 1993 Jaguar XJ220 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 BMW 520. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 BMW 520 would be higher. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Jaguar XJ220 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Jaguar XJ220 (542 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 413 more horse power than 1988 BMW 520. (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Jaguar XJ220 should accelerate faster than 1988 BMW 520.
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, 1993 Jaguar XJ220 (642 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 468 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 BMW 520. (174 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1993 Jaguar XJ220 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 BMW 520. 1988 BMW 520 has automatic transmission and 1993 Jaguar XJ220 has manual transmission. 1993 Jaguar XJ220 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 BMW 520 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1988 BMW 520 | 1993 Jaguar XJ220 | |
Make | BMW | Jaguar |
Model | 520 | XJ220 |
Year Released | 1988 | 1993 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1989 cc | 3498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 542 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 642 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.3:1 |
Top Speed | 202 km/hour | 349 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 340 mm |