1998 BMW 330 vs. 1952 Jaguar C-Type
To start off, 1998 BMW 330 is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Jaguar C-Type. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Jaguar C-Type would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1952 Jaguar C-Type is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Jaguar C-Type (218 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1998 BMW 330. (181 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1952 Jaguar C-Type should accelerate faster than 1998 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 330 weights approximately 580 kg more than 1952 Jaguar C-Type.
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, 1998 BMW 330 (390 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Jaguar C-Type. (330 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Jaguar C-Type.
Compare all specifications:
1998 BMW 330 | 1952 Jaguar C-Type | |
Make | BMW | Jaguar |
Model | 330 | C-Type |
Year Released | 1998 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 3442 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 218 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 390 Nm | 330 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1595 kg | 1015 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2450 mm |