2007 BMW 325 vs. 1992 Jaguar XJR
To start off, 2007 BMW 325 is newer by 15 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 2007 BMW 325. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Jaguar XJR should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Jaguar XJR weights approximately 304 kg more than 2007 BMW 325. 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, 1992 Jaguar XJR (495 Nm @ 3650 RPM) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 325. (251 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1992 Jaguar XJR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 325 | 1992 Jaguar XJR | |
| Make | BMW | Jaguar |
| Model | 325 | XJR |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2497 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 | 6500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3650 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.8 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 78.5 mm |
| Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 254 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.7 seconds | 6.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1824 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 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 | 9 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 89 L |
