1988 BMW 524 vs. 1990 Jaguar XJR-15
To start off, 1990 Jaguar XJR-15 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 BMW 524. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 BMW 524 would be higher. At 5,993 cc (12 cylinders), 1990 Jaguar XJR-15 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Jaguar XJR-15 (450 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 337 more horse power than 1988 BMW 524. (113 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Jaguar XJR-15 should accelerate faster than 1988 BMW 524. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW 524 weights approximately 305 kg more than 1990 Jaguar XJR-15.
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 XJR-15 (569 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 359 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 BMW 524. (210 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1990 Jaguar XJR-15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 BMW 524.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 BMW 524 | 1990 Jaguar XJR-15 | |
| Make | BMW | Jaguar |
| Model | 524 | XJR-15 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2493 cc | 5993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 450 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 90.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 78.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 1 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1355 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2870 mm |
