2006 BMW M3 vs. 1952 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2006 BMW M3 is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 3,441 cc (6 cylinders), 1952 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW M3 (333 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 1952 Jaguar XK. (158 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1952 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW M3 weights approximately 275 kg more than 1952 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 M3 (355 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Jaguar XK. (290 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW M3 | 1952 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | BMW | Jaguar |
| Model | M3 | XK |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3245 cc | 3441 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 333 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 355 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 106 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 63 L |
