1990 BMW M3 vs. 1990 Jaguar XJS
To start off, both 1990 BMW M3 and 1990 Jaguar XJS were released in the same year (1990). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,590 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 BMW M3 (234 HP) has 17 more horse power than 1990 Jaguar XJS. (217 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1990 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1990 Jaguar XJS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 370 kg more than 1990 BMW M3.
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 XJS (325 Nm) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 BMW M3. (240 Nm). This means 1990 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 BMW M3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 BMW M3 | 1990 Jaguar XJS | |
| Make | BMW | Jaguar |
| Model | M3 | XJS |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2467 cc | 3590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 234 HP | 217 HP |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2600 mm |
