1972 BMW Touring vs. 1963 Jaguar Type S
To start off, 1972 BMW Touring is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Jaguar Type S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Jaguar Type S would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Jaguar Type S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Jaguar Type S (208 HP @ 5550 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1972 BMW Touring. (83 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Jaguar Type S should accelerate faster than 1972 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Jaguar Type S weights approximately 590 kg more than 1972 BMW Touring. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1963 Jaguar Type S (300 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1963 Jaguar Type S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 BMW Touring | 1963 Jaguar Type S | |
| Make | BMW | Jaguar |
| Model | Touring | Type S |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1574 cc | 3442 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5550 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 8.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2740 mm |
