2005 BMW 730 vs. 1964 Jaguar MK 10
To start off, 2005 BMW 730 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Jaguar MK 10. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Jaguar MK 10 would be higher. At 4,235 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Jaguar MK 10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Jaguar MK 10 (265 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2005 BMW 730. (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Jaguar MK 10 should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 730 weights approximately 52 kg more than 1964 Jaguar MK 10.
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, 1964 Jaguar MK 10 (385 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 730. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1964 Jaguar MK 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 730.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 730 | 1964 Jaguar MK 10 | |
| Make | BMW | Jaguar |
| Model | 730 | MK 10 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 4235 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 385 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 244 km/hour | 191 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1935 kg | 1883 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3050 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 90 L |
