2008 BMW 320 vs. 1958 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2008 BMW 320 is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Jaguar XK (208 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2008 BMW 320. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 320 weights approximately 14 kg more than 1958 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, 2008 BMW 320 (330 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Jaguar XK. (310 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 320 | 1958 Jaguar XK | |
Make | BMW | Jaguar |
Model | 320 | XK |
Year Released | 2008 | 1958 |
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 | 161 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 310 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 | 221 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1476 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.7 L/100km | 11.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 90 L |