1994 Jaguar XJS vs. 2010 BMW 335
To start off, 2010 BMW 335 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Jaguar XJS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Jaguar XJS would be higher. At 3,980 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 335 (311 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1994 Jaguar XJS. (223 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 1994 Jaguar XJS.
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, 2010 BMW 335 (600 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Jaguar XJS. (377 Nm @ 3650 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Jaguar XJS.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Jaguar XJS | 2010 BMW 335 | |
Make | Jaguar | BMW |
Model | XJS | 335 |
Year Released | 1994 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3980 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 223 HP | 311 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 377 Nm | 600 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3650 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 84 mm |
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 | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4624 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1811 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1384 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 57 L |