1996 Jaguar XK vs. 2012 BMW 118
To start off, 2012 BMW 118 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 3,996 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Jaguar XK (370 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 227 more horse power than 2012 BMW 118. (143 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Jaguar XK weights approximately 145 kg more than 2012 BMW 118. 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, 1996 Jaguar XK (525 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 335 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 118. (190 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1996 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Jaguar XK | 2012 BMW 118 | |
| Make | Jaguar | BMW |
| Model | XK | 118 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3996 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 370 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 525 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 1495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1411 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 51 L |
