1972 BMW Touring vs. 2000 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2000 Jaguar XK is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 BMW Touring would be higher. At 3,996 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Jaguar XK (290 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 1972 BMW Touring. (83 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1972 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Jaguar XK weights approximately 540 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, 2000 Jaguar XK (393 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 263 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 BMW Touring | 2000 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | BMW | Jaguar |
| Model | Touring | XK |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1574 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 290 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3040 mm |
