2008 BMW 318 vs. 1992 Jaguar XJ220
To start off, 2008 BMW 318 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Jaguar XJ220. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Jaguar XJ220 would be higher. At 3,492 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Jaguar XJ220 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Jaguar XJ220 (542 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 415 more horse power than 2008 BMW 318. (127 HP @ 3750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Jaguar XJ220 should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Jaguar XJ220 weights approximately 27 kg more than 2008 BMW 318. 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 XJ220 (642 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 442 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 318. (200 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1992 Jaguar XJ220 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 318 | 1992 Jaguar XJ220 | |
| Make | BMW | Jaguar |
| Model | 318 | XJ220 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Sedan | 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 | 127 HP | 542 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 642 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1422 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2650 mm |
