2009 BMW 120 vs. 1999 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 2009 BMW 120 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Jaguar XJ. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Jaguar XJ would be higher. At 3,996 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Jaguar XJ (290 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 2009 BMW 120. (168 HP @ 6700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 185 kg more than 2009 BMW 120. 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, 1999 Jaguar XJ (393 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 120. (210 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1999 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 | 1999 Jaguar XJ | |
| Make | BMW | Jaguar |
| Model | 120 | XJ |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 290 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 87 L |
