1999 BMW 330 vs. 1994 Jaguar XJS
To start off, 1999 BMW 330 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Jaguar XJS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Jaguar XJS would be higher. At 3,980 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 BMW 330 (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1994 Jaguar XJS. (223 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1994 Jaguar XJS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 155 kg more than 1999 BMW 330.
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, 1994 Jaguar XJS (377 Nm @ 3650 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 BMW 330. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1994 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 BMW 330 | 1994 Jaguar XJS | |
| Make | BMW | Jaguar |
| Model | 330 | XJS |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 3980 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 223 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 377 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3650 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 102 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 82 L |
