1997 BMW 318 vs. 1956 Jaguar MK VIII
To start off, 1997 BMW 318 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Jaguar MK VIII. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Jaguar MK VIII would be higher. At 3,441 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Jaguar MK VIII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Jaguar MK VIII (208 HP @ 5550 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1997 BMW 318. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Jaguar MK VIII should accelerate faster than 1997 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Jaguar MK VIII weights approximately 320 kg more than 1997 BMW 318. 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, 1956 Jaguar MK VIII (292 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 BMW 318. (168 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1956 Jaguar MK VIII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 BMW 318 | 1956 Jaguar MK VIII | |
| Make | BMW | Jaguar |
| Model | 318 | MK VIII |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1794 cc | 3441 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5550 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 292 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 1765 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3050 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 77 L |
