2002 BMW 332 vs. 1963 Jaguar S-Type
To start off, 2002 BMW 332 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Jaguar S-Type. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Jaguar S-Type would be higher. At 3,781 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Jaguar S-Type is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 BMW 332 (338 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1963 Jaguar S-Type. (220 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 BMW 332 should accelerate faster than 1963 Jaguar S-Type. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Jaguar S-Type weights approximately 15 kg more than 2002 BMW 332.
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 332 (330 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Jaguar S-Type. (325 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2002 BMW 332 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Jaguar S-Type.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 BMW 332 | 1963 Jaguar S-Type | |
| Make | BMW | Jaguar |
| Model | 332 | S-Type |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1963 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3201 cc | 3781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 338 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.1 mm | 87.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 106 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1655 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2740 mm |
