1996 BMW 730 vs. 1965 Jaguar MK II
To start off, 1996 BMW 730 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Jaguar MK II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Jaguar MK II would be higher. At 2,793 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 730 (190 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1965 Jaguar MK II. (120 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1965 Jaguar MK II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 730 weights approximately 296 kg more than 1965 Jaguar MK II. 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, 1996 BMW 730 (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Jaguar MK II. (195 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Jaguar MK II.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW 730 | 1965 Jaguar MK II | |
| Make | BMW | Jaguar |
| Model | 730 | MK II |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1965 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2793 cc | 2483 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1746 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 63 L |
