1992 BMW 325 vs. 1959 Jaguar MK VIII
To start off, 1992 BMW 325 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Jaguar MK VIII. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Jaguar MK VIII would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Jaguar MK VIII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Jaguar MK VIII (210 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1992 BMW 325. (189 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Jaguar MK VIII should accelerate faster than 1992 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Jaguar MK VIII weights approximately 435 kg more than 1992 BMW 325. 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, 1959 Jaguar MK VIII (292 Nm) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 BMW 325. (245 Nm). This means 1959 Jaguar MK VIII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 325 | 1959 Jaguar MK VIII | |
| Make | BMW | Jaguar |
| Model | 325 | MK VIII |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2492 cc | 3442 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 292 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 106 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1765 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3050 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 77 L |
