1978 BMW 730 vs. 1957 Jaguar MK VIII
To start off, 1978 BMW 730 is newer by 21 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 23 more horse power than 1978 BMW 730. (185 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Jaguar MK VIII should accelerate faster than 1978 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Jaguar MK VIII weights approximately 274 kg more than 1978 BMW 730. 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 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 BMW 730. (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1957 Jaguar MK VIII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 BMW 730.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 BMW 730 | 1957 Jaguar MK VIII | |
| Make | BMW | Jaguar |
| Model | 730 | MK VIII |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2788 cc | 3442 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5550 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 283 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1784 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 3050 mm |
