2007 BMW 335 vs. 1981 Jaguar XJS
To start off, 2007 BMW 335 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Jaguar XJS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Jaguar XJS would be higher. At 5,344 cc (12 cylinders), 1981 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 335 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1981 Jaguar XJS. (299 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 1981 Jaguar XJS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 107 kg more than 2007 BMW 335.
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, 1981 Jaguar XJS (431 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 335. (407 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1981 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 335. 1981 Jaguar XJS has automatic transmission and 2007 BMW 335 has manual transmission. 2007 BMW 335 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Jaguar XJS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 335 | 1981 Jaguar XJS | |
Make | BMW | Jaguar |
Model | 335 | XJS |
Year Released | 2007 | 1981 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 5344 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 299 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 431 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 12.5:1 |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 240 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.8 seconds | 7.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1707 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2600 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 90 L |