1949 BMW 340 vs. 1949 Jaguar MK V
To start off, both 1949 BMW 340 and 1949 Jaguar MK V were released in the same year (1949). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,485 cc (6 cylinders), 1949 Jaguar MK V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 Jaguar MK V (123 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1949 BMW 340. (53 HP @ 3750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1949 Jaguar MK V should accelerate faster than 1949 BMW 340. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Jaguar MK V weights approximately 425 kg more than 1949 BMW 340. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 BMW 340 | 1949 Jaguar MK V | |
| Make | BMW | Jaguar |
| Model | 340 | MK V |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 3485 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1675 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2900 mm |
