1958 BMW 600 vs. 1990 Jaguar XJS
To start off, 1990 Jaguar XJS is newer by 32 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 5,343 cc (12 cylinders), 1990 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Jaguar XJS (291 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 271 more horse power than 1958 BMW 600. (20 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1958 BMW 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 1382 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, 1990 Jaguar XJS (440 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 402 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 BMW 600. (38 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1990 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 | 1990 Jaguar XJS | |
| Make | BMW | Jaguar |
| Model | 600 | XJS |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 583 cc | 5343 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 291 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 38 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 1932 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2910 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1710 mm | 2600 mm |
