2009 BMW 335 vs. 1975 Jaguar XJS
To start off, 2009 BMW 335 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Jaguar XJS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Jaguar XJS would be higher. At 5,342 cc (12 cylinders), 1975 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Jaguar XJS (291 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2009 BMW 335. (282 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 335. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 50 kg more than 2009 BMW 335. 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, 2009 BMW 335 (580 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Jaguar XJS. (431 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Jaguar XJS. 2009 BMW 335 has automatic transmission and 1975 Jaguar XJS has manual transmission. 1975 Jaguar XJS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW 335 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 BMW 335 | 1975 Jaguar XJS | |
Make | BMW | Jaguar |
Model | 335 | XJS |
Year Released | 2009 | 1975 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 5342 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 291 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 580 Nm | 431 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 12.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.3 seconds | 8 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1770 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2600 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.7 L/100km | 12.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 86 L |