1998 Jaguar XJR vs. 2008 BMW 320
To start off, 2008 BMW 320 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Jaguar XJR. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Jaguar XJR would be higher. At 4,000 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Jaguar XJR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Jaguar XJR (370 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 2008 BMW 320. (168 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Jaguar XJR should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Jaguar XJR weights approximately 367 kg more than 2008 BMW 320. 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 XJR (525 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 315 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 320. (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 Jaguar XJR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Jaguar XJR | 2008 BMW 320 | |
| Make | Jaguar | BMW |
| Model | XJR | 320 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4000 cc | 2171 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 370 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 525 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.1 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 226 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.6 seconds | 8.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1837 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 63 L |
