2005 BMW M3 vs. 1966 Jaguar E-Type
To start off, 2005 BMW M3 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Jaguar E-Type. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Jaguar E-Type would be higher. At 4,235 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Jaguar E-Type is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW M3 (328 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1966 Jaguar E-Type. (265 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1966 Jaguar E-Type. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW M3 weights approximately 327 kg more than 1966 Jaguar E-Type. 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, 1966 Jaguar E-Type (385 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW M3. (330 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1966 Jaguar E-Type will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW M3.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW M3 | 1966 Jaguar E-Type | |
Make | BMW | Jaguar |
Model | M3 | E-Type |
Year Released | 2005 | 1966 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 4235 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 328 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 385 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1572 kg | 1245 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 11.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 63 L |