1990 BMW 850 vs. 1981 Jaguar XJS
To start off, 1990 BMW 850 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Jaguar XJS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Jaguar XJS would be higher. At 5,344 cc (12 cylinders), 1981 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Jaguar XJS (299 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1990 BMW 850. (297 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1990 BMW 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 BMW 850 weights approximately 83 kg more than 1981 Jaguar XJS.
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 BMW 850 (450 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Jaguar XJS. (431 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1990 BMW 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Jaguar XJS. 1981 Jaguar XJS has automatic transmission and 1990 BMW 850 has manual transmission. 1990 BMW 850 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Jaguar XJS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1990 BMW 850 | 1981 Jaguar XJS | |
Make | BMW | Jaguar |
Model | 850 | XJS |
Year Released | 1990 | 1981 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4988 cc | 5344 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 297 HP | 299 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 431 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 12.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1707 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2600 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 90 L |