1966 BMW 1600 vs. 1951 Jaguar C-Type
To start off, 1966 BMW 1600 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Jaguar C-Type. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Jaguar C-Type would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Jaguar C-Type is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Jaguar C-Type (200 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1966 BMW 1600. (85 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1951 Jaguar C-Type should accelerate faster than 1966 BMW 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Jaguar C-Type weights approximately 45 kg more than 1966 BMW 1600. 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 C-Type (298 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 BMW 1600. (124 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1951 Jaguar C-Type will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 BMW 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 BMW 1600 | 1951 Jaguar C-Type | |
| Make | BMW | Jaguar |
| Model | 1600 | C-Type |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1574 cc | 3442 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 106 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2440 mm |
