1968 BMW 1600 vs. 1946 Jaguar Mark IV
To start off, 1968 BMW 1600 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Jaguar Mark IV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Jaguar Mark IV would be higher. At 3,485 cc (6 cylinders), 1946 Jaguar Mark IV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1946 Jaguar Mark IV (124 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1968 BMW 1600. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1946 Jaguar Mark IV should accelerate faster than 1968 BMW 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Jaguar Mark IV weights approximately 800 kg more than 1968 BMW 1600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1946 Jaguar Mark IV (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 BMW 1600. (160 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1946 Jaguar Mark IV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 BMW 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 BMW 1600 | 1946 Jaguar Mark IV | |
| Make | BMW | Jaguar |
| Model | 1600 | Mark IV |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1946 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 3485 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3060 mm |
