1979 BMW 728 vs. 1952 Jaguar XK
To start off, 1979 BMW 728 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 3,441 cc (6 cylinders), 1952 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 BMW 728 (181 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1952 Jaguar XK. (158 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 BMW 728 should accelerate faster than 1952 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 BMW 728 weights approximately 175 kg more than 1952 Jaguar XK. 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, 1952 Jaguar XK (290 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 BMW 728. (240 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1952 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 BMW 728.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 BMW 728 | 1952 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | BMW | Jaguar |
| Model | 728 | XK |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2788 cc | 3441 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 106 mm |
| Top Speed | 201 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 63 L |
