1969 BMW 1600 vs. 1957 Jaguar MK VIII
To start off, 1969 BMW 1600 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Jaguar MK VIII. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Jaguar MK VIII would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Jaguar MK VIII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Jaguar MK VIII (208 HP @ 5550 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1969 BMW 1600. (98 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Jaguar MK VIII should accelerate faster than 1969 BMW 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Jaguar MK VIII weights approximately 788 kg more than 1969 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, 1957 Jaguar MK VIII (283 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 BMW 1600. (160 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1957 Jaguar MK VIII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 BMW 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 BMW 1600 | 1957 Jaguar MK VIII | |
| Make | BMW | Jaguar |
| Model | 1600 | MK VIII |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 3442 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 98 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5550 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 283 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 106 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 996 kg | 1784 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3050 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 77 L |
