2006 BMW 630 vs. 1955 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2006 BMW 630 is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 3,441 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 630 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1955 Jaguar XK. (190 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 630 should accelerate faster than 1955 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 630 weights approximately 144 kg more than 1955 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, 2006 BMW 630 (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Jaguar XK. (285 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 630 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 630 | 1955 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | BMW | Jaguar |
| Model | 630 | XK |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 3441 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 106 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1566 kg | 1422 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 63 L |
