1998 BMW 316 vs. 1998 Jaguar XK
To start off, both 1998 BMW 316 and 1998 Jaguar XK were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,996 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Jaguar XK (290 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 184 more horse power than 1998 BMW 316. (106 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1998 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Jaguar XK weights approximately 450 kg more than 1998 BMW 316. 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, 1998 Jaguar XK (394 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 BMW 316. (165 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1998 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 BMW 316. 1998 Jaguar XK has automatic transmission and 1998 BMW 316 has manual transmission. 1998 BMW 316 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Jaguar XK will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 BMW 316 | 1998 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | BMW | Jaguar |
| Model | 316 | XK |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1895 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 290 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 394 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 75 L |
