1986 BMW 730 vs. 1961 Jaguar MK X
To start off, 1986 BMW 730 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Jaguar MK X. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Jaguar MK X would be higher. At 4,235 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Jaguar MK X is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Jaguar MK X (261 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1986 BMW 730. (197 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Jaguar MK X should accelerate faster than 1986 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Jaguar MK X weights approximately 310 kg more than 1986 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, 1961 Jaguar MK X (390 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 BMW 730. (275 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1961 Jaguar MK X will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 BMW 730.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 BMW 730 | 1961 Jaguar MK X | |
| Make | BMW | Jaguar |
| Model | 730 | MK X |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2986 cc | 4235 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 275 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 92.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 106 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2900 mm |
