1993 BMW M3 vs. 1993 Jaguar XJS
To start off, both 1993 BMW M3 and 1993 Jaguar XJS were released in the same year (1993). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,996 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Jaguar XJS (309 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1993 BMW M3. (281 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1993 BMW M3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 340 kg more than 1993 BMW M3. 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, 1993 Jaguar XJS (476 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 BMW M3. (321 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1993 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 BMW M3. 1993 Jaguar XJS has automatic transmission and 1993 BMW M3 has manual transmission. 1993 BMW M3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Jaguar XJS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 BMW M3 | 1993 Jaguar XJS | |
| Make | BMW | Jaguar |
| Model | M3 | XJS |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2990 cc | 5996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 281 HP | 309 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 321 Nm | 476 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.8 mm | 78.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 86 L |
