1994 BMW M3 vs. 1965 Jaguar MK X
To start off, 1994 BMW M3 is newer by 29 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, 1994 BMW M3 (281 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1965 Jaguar MK X. (252 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 BMW M3 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 425 kg more than 1994 BMW M3.
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 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 BMW M3. (320 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1965 Jaguar MK X will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 BMW M3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 BMW M3 | 1965 Jaguar MK X | |
| Make | BMW | Jaguar |
| Model | M3 | MK X |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2990 cc | 3781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 281 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.8 mm | 106 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 63 L |
