1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen vs. 1947 Jaguar Mark IV
To start off, 1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1947 Jaguar Mark IV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1947 Jaguar Mark IV would be higher. At 3,485 cc (6 cylinders), 1947 Jaguar Mark IV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 123 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1947 Jaguar Mark IV weights approximately 990 kg more than 1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen.
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.
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1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen | 1947 Jaguar Mark IV | |
Make | BMW | Jaguar |
Model | Veritas Rennsportwagen | Mark IV |
Year Released | 1949 | 1947 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 3485 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 3060 mm |