1963 Jaguar S-Type vs. 2001 BMW Z3
To start off, 2001 BMW Z3 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Jaguar S-Type. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Jaguar S-Type would be higher. At 3,781 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Jaguar S-Type is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW Z3 (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1963 Jaguar S-Type. (220 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW Z3 should accelerate faster than 1963 Jaguar S-Type. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Jaguar S-Type weights approximately 270 kg more than 2001 BMW Z3.
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, 1963 Jaguar S-Type (325 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 BMW Z3. (301 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1963 Jaguar S-Type will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 BMW Z3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Jaguar S-Type | 2001 BMW Z3 | |
| Make | Jaguar | BMW |
| Model | S-Type | Z3 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3781 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 301 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.1 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 89.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2450 mm |
