2001 Jaguar XJ220 vs. 2012 BMW 325
To start off, 2012 BMW 325 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Jaguar XJ220. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Jaguar XJ220 would be higher. At 3,492 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Jaguar XJ220 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Jaguar XJ220 (390 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 2012 BMW 325. (217 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Jaguar XJ220 should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 325.
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, 2001 Jaguar XJ220 (1,077 Nm) has 627 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 325. (450 Nm). This means 2001 Jaguar XJ220 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Jaguar XJ220 | 2012 BMW 325 | |
| Make | Jaguar | BMW |
| Model | XJ220 | 325 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3492 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 390 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 1077 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2230 mm | 1811 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2810 mm |
