1948 Jaguar Mark IV vs. 2012 BMW 328
To start off, 2012 BMW 328 is newer by 64 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Jaguar Mark IV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Jaguar Mark IV would be higher. At 3,485 cc (6 cylinders), 1948 Jaguar Mark IV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 328 (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1948 Jaguar Mark IV. (123 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 328 should accelerate faster than 1948 Jaguar Mark IV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Jaguar Mark IV weights approximately 165 kg more than 2012 BMW 328.
Because 2012 BMW 328 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1948 Jaguar Mark IV. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 BMW 328 will offer significantly more control. 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 BMW 328 (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Jaguar Mark IV. (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 328 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Jaguar Mark IV.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Jaguar Mark IV | 2012 BMW 328 | |
| Make | Jaguar | BMW |
| Model | Mark IV | 328 |
| Year Released | 1948 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3485 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1625 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1811 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 2810 mm |
