2009 BMW 120 vs. 1993 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 2009 BMW 120 is newer by 16 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 164 more horse power than 2009 BMW 120. (154 HP @ 6700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 2009 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, 1993 Jaguar XJ (464 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 264 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 120. (200 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1993 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 120 | 1993 Jaguar XJ | |
Make | BMW | Jaguar |
Model | 120 | XJ |
Year Released | 2009 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 5993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 154 HP | 318 HP |
Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 464 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 78.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1110 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2880 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 90 L |