1992 BMW 320 vs. 1948 Jaguar XK
To start off, 1992 BMW 320 is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1948 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Jaguar XK (160 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1992 BMW 320. (150 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1948 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1992 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 320 weights approximately 85 kg more than 1948 Jaguar XK.
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, 1948 Jaguar XK (264 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 BMW 320. (190 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1948 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
1992 BMW 320 | 1948 Jaguar XK | |
Make | BMW | Jaguar |
Model | 320 | XK |
Year Released | 1992 | 1948 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1990 cc | 3442 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 264 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1295 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2600 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 63 L |