1990 Jaguar XJR vs. 2009 BMW 330
To start off, 2009 BMW 330 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Jaguar XJR. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Jaguar XJR would be higher. At 3,979 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Jaguar XJR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 330 (268 HP @ 6650 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1990 Jaguar XJR. (252 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1990 Jaguar XJR. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 330 weights approximately 52 kg more than 1990 Jaguar XJR. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (377 Nm) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 330. (315 Nm). This means 1990 Jaguar XJR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Jaguar XJR | 2009 BMW 330 | |
| Make | Jaguar | BMW |
| Model | XJR | 330 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3979 cc | 2994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 268 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6650 RPM |
| Torque | 377 Nm | 315 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Top Speed | 237 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1493 kg | 1545 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2770 mm |
