1993 Jaguar XJS vs. 2012 BMW 318
To start off, 2012 BMW 318 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Jaguar XJS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Jaguar XJS would be higher. At 3,980 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Jaguar XJS (223 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2012 BMW 318. (143 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 235 kg more than 2012 BMW 318. 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 (377 Nm @ 3650 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 318. (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1993 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Jaguar XJS | 2012 BMW 318 | |
| Make | Jaguar | BMW |
| Model | XJS | 318 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3980 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 223 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 377 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3650 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1811 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1429 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 57 L |
