1962 BMW 700 vs. 1951 Jaguar Type-C
To start off, 1962 BMW 700 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Jaguar Type-C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Jaguar Type-C would be higher. At 3,441 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Jaguar Type-C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Jaguar Type-C (217 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 1962 BMW 700. (38 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1951 Jaguar Type-C should accelerate faster than 1962 BMW 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Jaguar Type-C weights approximately 355 kg more than 1962 BMW 700. 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, 1951 Jaguar Type-C (330 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 278 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 BMW 700. (52 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1951 Jaguar Type-C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 BMW 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 BMW 700 | 1951 Jaguar Type-C | |
| Make | BMW | Jaguar |
| Model | 700 | Type-C |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1951 |
| Engine Size | 697 cc | 3441 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 52 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 1015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2450 mm |
