2007 BMW 130 vs. 1951 Jaguar C-Type

To start off, 2007 BMW 130 is newer by 56 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Jaguar C-Type. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Jaguar C-Type would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Jaguar C-Type is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 130 (261 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1951 Jaguar C-Type. (200 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 130 should accelerate faster than 1951 Jaguar C-Type. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 130 weights approximately 410 kg more than 1951 Jaguar C-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, 2007 BMW 130 (315 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Jaguar C-Type. (298 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Jaguar C-Type.

Compare all specifications:

2007 BMW 130 1951 Jaguar C-Type
Make BMW Jaguar
Model 130 C-Type
Year Released 2007 1951
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2994 cc 3442 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 261 HP 200 HP
Engine RPM 6600 RPM 5800 RPM
Torque 315 Nm 298 Nm
Torque RPM 2500 RPM 3900 RPM
Engine Bore Size 85 mm 83.1 mm
Engine Stroke Size 88 mm 106 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.7:1 9.0:1
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1375 kg 965 kg
Vehicle Length 4230 mm 3990 mm
Vehicle Width 1440 mm 1640 mm
Vehicle Height 1760 mm 1090 mm
Wheelbase Size 2670 mm 2440 mm