2012 Jaguar XJ vs. 1982 BMW 318
To start off, 2012 Jaguar XJ is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 BMW 318. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 BMW 318 would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Jaguar XJ (470 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 381 more horse power than 1982 BMW 318. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 1982 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 922 kg more than 1982 BMW 318. 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, 2012 Jaguar XJ (574 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 434 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 BMW 318. (140 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Jaguar XJ | 1982 BMW 318 | |
| Make | Jaguar | BMW |
| Model | XJ | 318 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 1982 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5000 cc | 1765 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 470 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 574 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1942 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5127 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1895 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1456 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3032 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 55 L |
