2008 BMW 320 vs. 1956 Jaguar MK VIII
To start off, 2008 BMW 320 is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Jaguar MK VIII. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Jaguar MK VIII would be higher. At 3,441 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Jaguar MK VIII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Jaguar MK VIII (208 HP @ 5550 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2008 BMW 320. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Jaguar MK VIII should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Jaguar MK VIII weights approximately 305 kg more than 2008 BMW 320. 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, 2008 BMW 320 (330 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Jaguar MK VIII. (292 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Jaguar MK VIII.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 320 | 1956 Jaguar MK VIII | |
| Make | BMW | Jaguar |
| Model | 320 | MK VIII |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3441 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5550 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 292 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1765 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3050 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 77 L |
