1990 Jaguar XJR-15 vs. 2012 BMW 123
To start off, 2012 BMW 123 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Jaguar XJR-15. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Jaguar XJR-15 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 248 more horse power than 2012 BMW 123. (202 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Jaguar XJR-15 should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 123. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 123 weights approximately 445 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 169 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 123. (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1990 Jaguar XJR-15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 123.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Jaguar XJR-15 | 2012 BMW 123 | |
| Make | Jaguar | BMW |
| Model | XJR-15 | 123 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5993 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 569 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 3.9 seconds | 7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 1 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1423 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 51 L |
