1995 Jaguar XJS vs. 2011 BMW M3
To start off, 2011 BMW M3 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Jaguar XJS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Jaguar XJS would be higher. At 3,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW M3 (414 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 1995 Jaguar XJS. (223 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1995 Jaguar XJS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 79 kg more than 2011 BMW M3.
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, 2011 BMW M3 (400 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Jaguar XJS. (377 Nm @ 3650 RPM). This means 2011 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Jaguar XJS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Jaguar XJS | 2011 BMW M3 | |
| Make | Jaguar | BMW |
| Model | XJS | M3 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3980 cc | 3999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 223 HP | 414 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 8300 RPM |
| Torque | 377 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3650 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 75.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| 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 Weight | 1734 kg | 1655 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4615 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1803 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1424 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2761 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 63 L |
