1959 BMW 600 vs. 1965 Jaguar Type S
To start off, 1965 Jaguar Type S is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 BMW 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 BMW 600 would be higher. At 3,440 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Jaguar Type S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Jaguar Type S (208 HP @ 5550 RPM) has 188 more horse power than 1959 BMW 600. (20 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Jaguar Type S should accelerate faster than 1959 BMW 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Jaguar Type S weights approximately 1070 kg more than 1959 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, 1965 Jaguar Type S (300 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 262 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 BMW 600. (38 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1965 Jaguar Type S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 BMW 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 BMW 600 | 1965 Jaguar Type S | |
| Make | BMW | Jaguar |
| Model | 600 | Type S |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 581 cc | 3440 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5550 RPM |
| Torque | 38 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2910 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1710 mm | 2740 mm |
