1998 BMW 318 vs. 2013 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2013 Jaguar XK is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 BMW 318. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 BMW 318 would be higher. At 5,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Jaguar XK (503 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 388 more horse power than 1998 BMW 318. (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1998 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Jaguar XK weights approximately 540 kg more than 1998 BMW 318. 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, 2013 Jaguar XK (625 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 445 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 BMW 318. (180 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2013 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 BMW 318 | 2013 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | BMW | Jaguar |
| Model | 318 | XK |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 503 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 625 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4794 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2032 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1322 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2752 mm |
