1990 Jaguar XJS vs. 2012 BMW 118
To start off, 2012 BMW 118 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Jaguar XJS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Jaguar XJS would be higher. At 3,590 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Jaguar XJS (217 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2012 BMW 118. (143 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 290 kg more than 2012 BMW 118. 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 XJS (325 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 118. (190 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1990 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Jaguar XJS | 2012 BMW 118 | |
| Make | Jaguar | BMW |
| Model | XJS | 118 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3590 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4239 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1421 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 51 L |
