2008 BMW M3 vs. 1990 Jaguar Kensington
To start off, 2008 BMW M3 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Jaguar Kensington. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Jaguar Kensington would be higher. At 5,344 cc (12 cylinders), 1990 Jaguar Kensington is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW M3 (338 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1990 Jaguar Kensington. (295 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1990 Jaguar Kensington.
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, 1990 Jaguar Kensington (433 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW M3. (365 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1990 Jaguar Kensington will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW M3.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW M3 | 1990 Jaguar Kensington | |
Make | BMW | Jaguar |
Model | M3 | Kensington |
Year Released | 2008 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3246 cc | 5344 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 338 HP | 295 HP |
Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 365 Nm | 433 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.1 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 12.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2870 mm |