2008 BMW 116 vs. 1993 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 2008 BMW 116 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Jaguar XJ. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Jaguar XJ would be higher. At 5,993 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Jaguar XJ (318 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 2008 BMW 116. (113 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 116.
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 XJ (464 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 314 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 116. (150 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1993 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 116.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 116 | 1993 Jaguar XJ | |
Make | BMW | Jaguar |
Model | 116 | XJ |
Year Released | 2008 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 5993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 318 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 464 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 78.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 11.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1110 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2880 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 90 L |