1992 BMW 318 vs. 1960 Jaguar XK
To start off, 1992 BMW 318 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Jaguar XK (187 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1992 BMW 318. (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1992 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Jaguar XK weights approximately 138 kg more than 1992 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, 1960 Jaguar XK (310 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 BMW 318. (180 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1960 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 318 | 1960 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | BMW | Jaguar |
| Model | 318 | XK |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1895 cc | 3442 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.5 mm | 106 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 1473 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 90 L |
