1999 BMW Z9 vs. 1993 Jaguar XJS
To start off, 1999 BMW Z9 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Jaguar XJS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Jaguar XJS would be higher. At 3,980 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 BMW Z9 (242 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1993 Jaguar XJS. (223 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 BMW Z9 should accelerate faster than 1993 Jaguar XJS.
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, 1999 BMW Z9 (560 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Jaguar XJS. (377 Nm @ 3650 RPM). This means 1999 BMW Z9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Jaguar XJS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 BMW Z9 | 1993 Jaguar XJS | |
| Make | BMW | Jaguar |
| Model | Z9 | XJS |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3901 cc | 3980 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 223 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 560 Nm | 377 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3650 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2600 mm |
