1992 BMW 332 vs. 1959 Jaguar MK IX
To start off, 1992 BMW 332 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Jaguar MK IX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Jaguar MK IX would be higher. At 3,781 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Jaguar MK IX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 332 (326 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1959 Jaguar MK IX. (220 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 332 should accelerate faster than 1959 Jaguar MK IX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Jaguar MK IX weights approximately 317 kg more than 1992 BMW 332.
Let's talk about torque, 1992 BMW 332 (355 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Jaguar MK IX. (326 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 332 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Jaguar MK IX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 332 | 1959 Jaguar MK IX | |
| Make | BMW | Jaguar |
| Model | 332 | MK IX |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3201 cc | 3781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 326 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 355 Nm | 326 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 106 mm |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1757 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 3050 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 77 L |
