1984 BMW 318 vs. 1959 Jaguar XK
To start off, 1984 BMW 318 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 3,781 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Jaguar XK (265 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1984 BMW 318. (103 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1984 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Jaguar XK weights approximately 473 kg more than 1984 BMW 318. 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, 1959 Jaguar XK (353 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 BMW 318. (145 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1959 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 BMW 318 | 1959 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | BMW | Jaguar |
| Model | 318 | XK |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1766 cc | 3781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 103 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1473 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2600 mm |
