1993 BMW 316 vs. 1990 Jaguar XJR-15
To start off, 1993 BMW 316 is newer by 3 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 348 more horse power than 1993 BMW 316. (102 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Jaguar XJR-15 should accelerate faster than 1993 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW 316 weights approximately 140 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 418 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 BMW 316. (151 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1990 Jaguar XJR-15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
1993 BMW 316 | 1990 Jaguar XJR-15 | |
Make | BMW | Jaguar |
Model | 316 | XJR-15 |
Year Released | 1993 | 1990 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 5993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 102 HP | 450 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 569 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 90.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 78.5 mm |
Top Speed | 198 km/hour | 307 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13 seconds | 3.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 1 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1110 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2870 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 90 L |