1998 BMW Pickster vs. 1953 Jaguar XK
To start off, 1998 BMW Pickster is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 3,201 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 BMW Pickster is equipped with a bigger engine.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1998 BMW Pickster | 1953 Jaguar XK | |
Make | BMW | Jaguar |
Model | Pickster | XK |
Year Released | 1998 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3201 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1360 mm |