2007 BMW 320 vs. 1950 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2007 BMW 320 is newer by 57 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Jaguar XK (158 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2007 BMW 320. (155 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1950 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 320 weights approximately 210 kg more than 1950 Jaguar XK.
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 320 (330 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Jaguar XK. (290 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 320 | 1950 Jaguar XK | |
Make | BMW | Jaguar |
Model | 320 | XK |
Year Released | 2007 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3442 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 155 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 290 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 106 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 216 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1295 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2600 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 63 L |