2000 BMW 325 vs. 1958 Jaguar MK VIII
To start off, 2000 BMW 325 is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Jaguar MK VIII. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Jaguar MK VIII would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Jaguar MK VIII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Jaguar MK VIII (208 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2000 BMW 325. (184 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Jaguar MK VIII should accelerate faster than 2000 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Jaguar MK VIII weights approximately 260 kg more than 2000 BMW 325. 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, 1958 Jaguar MK VIII (291 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 BMW 325. (246 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1958 Jaguar MK VIII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 BMW 325 | 1958 Jaguar MK VIII | |
| Make | BMW | Jaguar |
| Model | 325 | MK VIII |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 3442 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 184 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 246 Nm | 291 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 106 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1765 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3050 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 77 L |
