2007 BMW 130 vs. 1992 Jaguar XJR-15
To start off, 2007 BMW 130 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Jaguar XJR-15. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Jaguar XJR-15 would be higher. At 5,993 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 Jaguar XJR-15 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Jaguar XJR-15 (450 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 184 more horse power than 2007 BMW 130. (266 HP @ 6650 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Jaguar XJR-15 should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 130.
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-15 (569 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 130. (427 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1992 Jaguar XJR-15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 130.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 130 | 1992 Jaguar XJR-15 | |
| Make | BMW | Jaguar |
| Model | 130 | XJR-15 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 5993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 266 HP | 450 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6650 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 78.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 307 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 1 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 90 L |
