1992 BMW 332 vs. 1965 Jaguar MK X
To start off, 1992 BMW 332 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Jaguar MK X. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Jaguar MK X would be higher. At 3,781 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Jaguar MK X is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 332 (317 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1965 Jaguar MK X. (252 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 332 should accelerate faster than 1965 Jaguar MK X. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Jaguar MK X weights approximately 490 kg more than 1992 BMW 332.
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, 1965 Jaguar MK X (360 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 BMW 332. (350 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1965 Jaguar MK X will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 BMW 332.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 332 | 1965 Jaguar MK X | |
| Make | BMW | Jaguar |
| Model | 332 | MK X |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3152 cc | 3781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 106 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2900 mm |
