1992 Jaguar XJR-15 vs. 2010 BMW 118
To start off, 2010 BMW 118 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Jaguar XJR-15. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Jaguar XJR-15 would be higher. At 5,993 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 Jaguar XJR-15 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Jaguar XJR-15 (450 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 273 more horse power than 2010 BMW 118. (177 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Jaguar XJR-15 should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 118 weights approximately 345 kg more than 1992 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, 1992 Jaguar XJR-15 (569 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 118. (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1992 Jaguar XJR-15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Jaguar XJR-15 | 2010 BMW 118 | |
| Make | Jaguar | BMW |
| Model | XJR-15 | 118 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2010 |
| 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 | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 569 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 3.9 seconds | 9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 1 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1395 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 |
