1975 BMW 1602 vs. 1956 Jaguar MK VIII
To start off, 1975 BMW 1602 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Jaguar MK VIII. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Jaguar MK VIII would be higher. At 3,441 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Jaguar MK VIII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Jaguar MK VIII (208 HP @ 5550 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1975 BMW 1602. (85 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Jaguar MK VIII should accelerate faster than 1975 BMW 1602. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Jaguar MK VIII weights approximately 835 kg more than 1975 BMW 1602. 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, 1956 Jaguar MK VIII (292 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 BMW 1602. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1956 Jaguar MK VIII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 BMW 1602.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 BMW 1602 | 1956 Jaguar MK VIII | |
| Make | BMW | Jaguar |
| Model | 1602 | MK VIII |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1574 cc | 3441 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5550 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 292 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1765 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 | 50 L | 77 L |
