1993 Jaguar XJS vs. 2012 BMW 535
To start off, 2012 BMW 535 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, 2012 BMW 535 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1993 Jaguar XJS. (223 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 1993 Jaguar XJS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 535 weights approximately 375 kg more than 1993 Jaguar XJS. 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, 2012 BMW 535 (406 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Jaguar XJS. (377 Nm @ 3650 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Jaguar XJS. 2012 BMW 535 has automatic transmission and 1993 Jaguar XJS has manual transmission. 1993 Jaguar XJS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 BMW 535 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1993 Jaguar XJS | 2012 BMW 535 | |
Make | Jaguar | BMW |
Model | XJS | 535 |
Year Released | 1993 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3980 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 223 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 377 Nm | 406 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3650 RPM | 1200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 2105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4999 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 3071 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 70 L |