1968 BMW 1600 vs. 1962 Jaguar MK X
To start off, 1968 BMW 1600 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Jaguar MK X. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Jaguar MK X would be higher. At 3,781 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Jaguar MK X is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Jaguar MK X (252 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 1968 BMW 1600. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Jaguar MK X should accelerate faster than 1968 BMW 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Jaguar MK X weights approximately 906 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, 1962 Jaguar MK X (360 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 BMW 1600. (160 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1962 Jaguar MK X will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 BMW 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 BMW 1600 | 1962 Jaguar MK X | |
| Make | BMW | Jaguar |
| Model | 1600 | MK X |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 3781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 106 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1896 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 90 L |
