2009 BMW 125 vs. 1991 Jaguar XJR-15
To start off, 2009 BMW 125 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Jaguar XJR-15. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Jaguar XJR-15 would be higher. At 5,993 cc (12 cylinders), 1991 Jaguar XJR-15 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Jaguar XJR-15 (450 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 235 more horse power than 2009 BMW 125. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Jaguar XJR-15 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 125. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 125 weights approximately 276 kg more than 1991 Jaguar XJR-15.
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, 1991 Jaguar XJR-15 (570 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 320 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 125. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1991 Jaguar XJR-15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 125.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 125 | 1991 Jaguar XJR-15 | |
| Make | BMW | Jaguar |
| Model | 125 | XJR-15 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1991 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 5993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 450 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 570 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 307 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.4 seconds | 3.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 1 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 90 L |
