2008 BMW 120 vs. 2008 Jaguar XJR
To start off, both 2008 BMW 120 and 2008 Jaguar XJR were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,995 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Jaguar XJR is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jaguar XJR weights approximately 495 kg more than 2008 BMW 120.
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, 2008 Jaguar XJR (505 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 120. (330 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Jaguar XJR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 120 | 2008 Jaguar XJR | |
Make | BMW | Jaguar |
Model | 120 | XJR |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 161 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 330 Nm | 505 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 8.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.2 seconds | 5.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1845 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2880 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 12.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 81 L |