1966 BMW 1602 vs. 1966 Jaguar MK X
To start off, both 1966 BMW 1602 and 1966 Jaguar MK X were released in the same year (1966). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,781 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Jaguar MK X is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Jaguar MK X (252 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 1966 BMW 1602. (83 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Jaguar MK X should accelerate faster than 1966 BMW 1602. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Jaguar MK X weights approximately 956 kg more than 1966 BMW 1602. 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, 1966 Jaguar MK X (360 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 BMW 1602. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1966 Jaguar MK X will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 BMW 1602.
Compare all specifications:
1966 BMW 1602 | 1966 Jaguar MK X | |
Make | BMW | Jaguar |
Model | 1602 | MK X |
Year Released | 1966 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1574 cc | 3781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 252 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 360 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 106 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1896 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 5130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 63 L |