1964 Jaguar 3.8 vs. 2012 BMW 335
To start off, 2012 BMW 335 is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Jaguar 3.8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Jaguar 3.8 would be higher. At 3,781 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Jaguar 3.8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 335 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1964 Jaguar 3.8. (221 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 1964 Jaguar 3.8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 335 weights approximately 230 kg more than 1964 Jaguar 3.8. 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, 2012 BMW 335 (406 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Jaguar 3.8. (325 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Jaguar 3.8.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Jaguar 3.8 | 2012 BMW 335 | |
Make | Jaguar | BMW |
Model | 3.8 | 335 |
Year Released | 1964 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3781 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 221 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 406 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 89.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1805 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4624 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1783 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1384 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 57 L |