1958 BMW 600 vs. 1983 Jaguar XJS
To start off, 1983 Jaguar XJS is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 BMW 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 BMW 600 would be higher. At 3,590 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Jaguar XJS (226 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 1958 BMW 600. (20 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1958 BMW 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 1110 kg more than 1958 BMW 600. 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, 1983 Jaguar XJS (325 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 287 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 BMW 600. (38 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1983 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 BMW 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 BMW 600 | 1983 Jaguar XJS | |
| Make | BMW | Jaguar |
| Model | 600 | XJS |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 583 cc | 3590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 226 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 38 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 1660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2910 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1710 mm | 2600 mm |
