1979 BMW 732 vs. 1951 Jaguar Type-C
To start off, 1979 BMW 732 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Jaguar Type-C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Jaguar Type-C would be higher. At 3,441 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Jaguar Type-C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Jaguar Type-C (217 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1979 BMW 732. (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1951 Jaguar Type-C should accelerate faster than 1979 BMW 732. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 BMW 732 weights approximately 485 kg more than 1951 Jaguar Type-C.
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, 1951 Jaguar Type-C (330 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 BMW 732. (285 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1951 Jaguar Type-C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 BMW 732.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 BMW 732 | 1951 Jaguar Type-C | |
| Make | BMW | Jaguar |
| Model | 732 | Type-C |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1951 |
| Engine Size | 3210 cc | 3441 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2450 mm |
