1989 BMW 850 vs. 1951 Jaguar XK
To start off, 1989 BMW 850 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 4,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1989 BMW 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 BMW 850 (296 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1951 Jaguar XK. (158 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 BMW 850 should accelerate faster than 1951 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Jaguar XK weights approximately 41 kg more than 1989 BMW 850.
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, 1989 BMW 850 (450 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Jaguar XK. (290 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1989 BMW 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
1989 BMW 850 | 1951 Jaguar XK | |
Make | BMW | Jaguar |
Model | 850 | XK |
Year Released | 1989 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4988 cc | 3442 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 290 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Top Speed | 246 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 1296 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2600 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 63 L |