2008 BMW 325 vs. 1986 Jaguar XJS
To start off, 2008 BMW 325 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Jaguar XJS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Jaguar XJS would be higher. At 3,590 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Jaguar XJS (217 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2008 BMW 325. (215 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 210 kg more than 2008 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, 1986 Jaguar XJS (325 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 325. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1986 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 325 | 1986 Jaguar XJS | |
| Make | BMW | Jaguar |
| Model | 325 | XJS |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 3590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.9 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 90 L |
