2001 BMW 318 vs. 1949 Jaguar MK V
To start off, 2001 BMW 318 is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Jaguar MK V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Jaguar MK V would be higher. At 2,663 cc (6 cylinders), 1949 Jaguar MK V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW 318 (113 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1949 Jaguar MK V. (103 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1949 Jaguar MK V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Jaguar MK V weights approximately 442 kg more than 2001 BMW 318.
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, 1949 Jaguar MK V (244 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 BMW 318. (167 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1949 Jaguar MK V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 BMW 318 | 1949 Jaguar MK V | |
| Make | BMW | Jaguar |
| Model | 318 | MK V |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 103 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 7.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1742 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 3050 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 63 L |
