2005 BMW 318 vs. 1968 Jaguar Type S
To start off, 2005 BMW 318 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Jaguar Type S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Jaguar Type S would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Jaguar Type S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Jaguar Type S (208 HP @ 5550 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2005 BMW 318. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Jaguar Type S should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Jaguar Type S weights approximately 251 kg more than 2005 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, 1968 Jaguar Type S (300 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 318. (200 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1968 Jaguar Type S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 318 | 1968 Jaguar Type S | |
| Make | BMW | Jaguar |
| Model | 318 | Type S |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 3442 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5550 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1626 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.2 L/100km | 12.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 90 L |
