1998 BMW Z3 vs. 1960 Jaguar XK
To start off, 1998 BMW Z3 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW Z3 (191 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1960 Jaguar XK. (187 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW Z3 should accelerate faster than 1960 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Jaguar XK weights approximately 13 kg more than 1998 BMW Z3.
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, 1960 Jaguar XK (310 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 BMW Z3. (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 1960 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 BMW Z3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 BMW Z3 | 1960 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | BMW | Jaguar |
| Model | Z3 | XK |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2793 cc | 3442 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 191 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 106 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1473 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2770 mm |
