1992 BMW 332 vs. 1966 Jaguar 420G
To start off, 1992 BMW 332 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Jaguar 420G. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Jaguar 420G would be higher. At 4,235 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Jaguar 420G is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 332 (326 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1966 Jaguar 420G. (255 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 332 should accelerate faster than 1966 Jaguar 420G. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Jaguar 420G weights approximately 338 kg more than 1992 BMW 332.
Let's talk about torque, 1966 Jaguar 420G (373 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 BMW 332. (355 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1966 Jaguar 420G will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 BMW 332.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 332 | 1966 Jaguar 420G | |
| Make | BMW | Jaguar |
| Model | 332 | 420G |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3201 cc | 4235 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 326 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 355 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 92.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 106 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1778 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 3050 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 90 L |
