2006 BMW 118 vs. 1993 Jaguar XJ220
To start off, 2006 BMW 118 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Jaguar XJ220. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Jaguar XJ220 would be higher. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Jaguar XJ220 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Jaguar XJ220 (542 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 415 more horse power than 2006 BMW 118. (127 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Jaguar XJ220 should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 118.
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, 1993 Jaguar XJ220 (642 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 462 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 118. (180 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1993 Jaguar XJ220 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 118 | 1993 Jaguar XJ220 | |
Make | BMW | Jaguar |
Model | 118 | XJ220 |
Year Released | 2006 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 542 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 642 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.3:1 |
Top Speed | 208 km/hour | 349 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 340 mm |