1990 BMW 316 vs. 1949 Jaguar MK V
To start off, 1990 BMW 316 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Jaguar MK V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Jaguar MK V would be higher. At 2,663 cc (6 cylinders), 1949 Jaguar MK V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 Jaguar MK V (103 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1990 BMW 316. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1949 Jaguar MK V should accelerate faster than 1990 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Jaguar MK V weights approximately 662 kg more than 1990 BMW 316. 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, 1949 Jaguar MK V (244 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 BMW 316. (141 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1949 Jaguar MK V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 BMW 316 | 1949 Jaguar MK V | |
| Make | BMW | Jaguar |
| Model | 316 | MK V |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 2663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 103 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 141 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1742 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3050 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 63 L |
