2005 BMW 730 vs. 1951 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2005 BMW 730 is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 730 (225 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1951 Jaguar XK. (158 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1951 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 730 weights approximately 679 kg more than 1951 Jaguar XK. 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, 2005 BMW 730 (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Jaguar XK. (290 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 730 | 1951 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | BMW | Jaguar |
| Model | 730 | XK |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 3442 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 106 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1296 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 63 L |
