1975 BMW 316 vs. 1954 Jaguar XK
To start off, 1975 BMW 316 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Jaguar XK (158 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1975 BMW 316. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1975 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Jaguar XK weights approximately 225 kg more than 1975 BMW 316. 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, 1954 Jaguar XK (290 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 BMW 316. (124 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1954 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 BMW 316 | 1954 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | BMW | Jaguar |
| Model | 316 | XK |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 3442 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 63 L |
