1952 Jaguar XK vs. 2000 BMW 730
To start off, 2000 BMW 730 is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 3,441 cc (6 cylinders), 1952 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 BMW 730 (190 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1952 Jaguar XK. (158 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1952 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 BMW 730 weights approximately 450 kg more than 1952 Jaguar XK. 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, 1952 Jaguar XK (290 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 BMW 730. (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 1952 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 BMW 730.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Jaguar XK | 2000 BMW 730 | |
| Make | Jaguar | BMW |
| Model | XK | 730 |
| Year Released | 1952 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3441 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 1745 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2950 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 90 L |
