1997 BMW 850 vs. 1970 Jaguar Type E
To start off, 1997 BMW 850 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Jaguar Type E. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Jaguar Type E would be higher. At 5,379 cc (12 cylinders), 1997 BMW 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 BMW 850 (329 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1970 Jaguar Type E. (225 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 BMW 850 should accelerate faster than 1970 Jaguar Type E. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 BMW 850 weights approximately 545 kg more than 1970 Jaguar Type E. 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.
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1997 BMW 850 | 1970 Jaguar Type E | |
Make | BMW | Jaguar |
Model | 850 | Type E |
Year Released | 1997 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5379 cc | 4235 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 329 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1190 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2450 mm |