2007 BMW 320 vs. 2001 Jaguar XJ220
To start off, 2007 BMW 320 is newer by 6 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 242 more horse power than 2007 BMW 320. (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Jaguar XJ220 should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Jaguar XJ220 weights approximately 280 kg more than 2007 BMW 320. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 877 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 320. (200 Nm). This means 2001 Jaguar XJ220 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 320 | 2001 Jaguar XJ220 | |
| Make | BMW | Jaguar |
| Model | 320 | XJ220 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3492 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 390 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 1077 Nm |
| Top Speed | 218 km/hour | 354 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 2230 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2720 mm |
