1993 BMW 840 vs. 1947 Jaguar Mark IV
To start off, 1993 BMW 840 is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1947 Jaguar Mark IV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1947 Jaguar Mark IV would be higher. At 3,981 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 BMW 840 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 BMW 840 (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1947 Jaguar Mark IV. (123 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 BMW 840 should accelerate faster than 1947 Jaguar Mark IV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW 840 weights approximately 40 kg more than 1947 Jaguar Mark IV. 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, 1993 BMW 840 (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1947 Jaguar Mark IV. (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1993 BMW 840 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1947 Jaguar Mark IV.
Compare all specifications:
1993 BMW 840 | 1947 Jaguar Mark IV | |
Make | BMW | Jaguar |
Model | 840 | Mark IV |
Year Released | 1993 | 1947 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3981 cc | 3485 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3060 mm |