2002 BMW 318 vs. 1948 Jaguar Mark IV
To start off, 2002 BMW 318 is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Jaguar Mark IV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Jaguar Mark IV would be higher. At 3,485 cc (6 cylinders), 1948 Jaguar Mark IV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Jaguar Mark IV (123 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2002 BMW 318. (113 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1948 Jaguar Mark IV should accelerate faster than 2002 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Jaguar Mark IV weights approximately 320 kg more than 2002 BMW 318. 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, 2002 BMW 318 (281 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Jaguar Mark IV. (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2002 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Jaguar Mark IV.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 BMW 318 | 1948 Jaguar Mark IV | |
| Make | BMW | Jaguar |
| Model | 318 | Mark IV |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1948 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3485 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3060 mm |
