2005 BMW 330 vs. 1992 Jaguar XJR
To start off, 2005 BMW 330 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Jaguar XJR. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Jaguar XJR would be higher. At 5,992 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 Jaguar XJR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Jaguar XJR (333 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 2005 BMW 330. (215 HP @ 7400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Jaguar XJR should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Jaguar XJR weights approximately 334 kg more than 2005 BMW 330. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1992 Jaguar XJR (495 Nm) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 330. (290 Nm). This means 1992 Jaguar XJR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 330 | 1992 Jaguar XJR | |
| Make | BMW | Jaguar |
| Model | 330 | XJR |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 5992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 333 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 78.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1824 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 14 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 21.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 89 L |
