2001 BMW Compact vs. 1960 Jaguar 3.8
To start off, 2001 BMW Compact is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Jaguar 3.8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Jaguar 3.8 would be higher. At 3,781 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Jaguar 3.8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Jaguar 3.8 (217 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2001 BMW Compact. (193 HP @ 7400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Jaguar 3.8 should accelerate faster than 2001 BMW Compact. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW Compact weights approximately 132 kg more than 1960 Jaguar 3.8.
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 3.8 (325 Nm) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 BMW Compact. (237 Nm). This means 1960 Jaguar 3.8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 BMW Compact.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 BMW Compact | 1960 Jaguar 3.8 | |
| Make | BMW | Jaguar |
| Model | Compact | 3.8 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2501 cc | 3781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 193 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1448 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 54 L |
