2004 BMW 316 vs. 1972 Jaguar Sovereign
To start off, 2004 BMW 316 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Jaguar Sovereign. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Jaguar Sovereign would be higher. At 5,342 cc (12 cylinders), 1972 Jaguar Sovereign is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Jaguar Sovereign (295 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 2004 BMW 316. (113 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Jaguar Sovereign should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Jaguar Sovereign weights approximately 465 kg more than 2004 BMW 316. 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, 1972 Jaguar Sovereign (433 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 316. (175 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1972 Jaguar Sovereign will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 316. 1972 Jaguar Sovereign has automatic transmission and 2004 BMW 316 has manual transmission. 2004 BMW 316 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Jaguar Sovereign will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 BMW 316 | 1972 Jaguar Sovereign | |
Make | BMW | Jaguar |
Model | 316 | Sovereign |
Year Released | 2004 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 5342 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 295 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 433 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 12.5:1 |
Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2870 mm |