2006 BMW 118 vs. 1992 Jaguar XJR
To start off, 2006 BMW 118 is newer by 14 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 206 more horse power than 2006 BMW 118. (127 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Jaguar XJR should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 118 weights approximately 12 kg more than 1992 Jaguar XJR.
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, 1992 Jaguar XJR (495 Nm @ 3650 RPM) has 315 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 118. (180 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1992 Jaguar XJR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 118 | 1992 Jaguar XJR | |
| Make | BMW | Jaguar |
| Model | 118 | XJR |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 5992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 333 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3650 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 78.5 mm |
| Top Speed | 204 km/hour | 254 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.1 seconds | 6.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1836 kg | 1824 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 89 L |
