2000 BMW M3 vs. 1994 Jaguar XJR
To start off, 2000 BMW M3 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Jaguar XJR. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Jaguar XJR would be higher. At 3,980 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Jaguar XJR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 BMW M3 (325 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1994 Jaguar XJR. (322 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1994 Jaguar XJR. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Jaguar XJR weights approximately 182 kg more than 2000 BMW M3.
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 XJR (512 Nm @ 3050 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 BMW M3. (350 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1994 Jaguar XJR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 BMW M3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 BMW M3 | 1994 Jaguar XJR | |
| Make | BMW | Jaguar |
| Model | M3 | XJR |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3168 cc | 3980 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 322 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 512 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3050 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 249 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1752 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2080 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 81 L |
