2006 Jaguar XK8 vs. 1965 BMW 700
To start off, 2006 Jaguar XK8 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 BMW 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 BMW 700 would be higher. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Jaguar XK8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Jaguar XK8 (294 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 256 more horse power than 1965 BMW 700. (38 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Jaguar XK8 should accelerate faster than 1965 BMW 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Jaguar XK8 weights approximately 1185 kg more than 1965 BMW 700. 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 Jaguar XK8 (411 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 359 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 BMW 700. (52 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Jaguar XK8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 BMW 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Jaguar XK8 | 1965 BMW 700 | |
| Make | Jaguar | BMW |
| Model | XK8 | 700 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1965 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4196 cc | 696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 294 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 411 Nm | 52 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.3 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1845 kg | 660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2130 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 54 L |
