2009 BMW 525 vs. 1992 Jaguar XJR-15
To start off, 2009 BMW 525 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Jaguar XJR-15. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Jaguar XJR-15 would be higher. At 5,993 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 Jaguar XJR-15 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Jaguar XJR-15 (450 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 275 more horse power than 2009 BMW 525. (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Jaguar XJR-15 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 525 weights approximately 610 kg more than 1992 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, 1992 Jaguar XJR-15 (569 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 525. (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1992 Jaguar XJR-15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 525 | 1992 Jaguar XJR-15 | |
| Make | BMW | Jaguar |
| Model | 525 | XJR-15 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Sedan | 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 | 175 HP | 450 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.1 mm | 78.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 307 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.4 seconds | 3.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 1 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 90 L |
