1995 BMW Dinan vs. 1989 Jaguar XJR
To start off, 1995 BMW Dinan is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Jaguar XJR. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Jaguar XJR would be higher. At 5,996 cc (12 cylinders), 1989 Jaguar XJR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW Dinan (326 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1989 Jaguar XJR. (318 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW Dinan should accelerate faster than 1989 Jaguar XJR. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Jaguar XJR weights approximately 75 kg more than 1995 BMW Dinan.
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, 1989 Jaguar XJR (476 Nm) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 BMW Dinan. (403 Nm). This means 1989 Jaguar XJR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 BMW Dinan. 1989 Jaguar XJR has automatic transmission and 1995 BMW Dinan has manual transmission. 1995 BMW Dinan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Jaguar XJR will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 BMW Dinan | 1989 Jaguar XJR | |
Make | BMW | Jaguar |
Model | Dinan | XJR |
Year Released | 1995 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2990 cc | 5996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 326 HP | 318 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 403 Nm | 476 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2600 mm |