2008 BMW 325 vs. 1967 Jaguar Type S
To start off, 2008 BMW 325 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Jaguar Type S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Jaguar Type S would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Jaguar Type S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 325 (500 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 292 more horse power than 1967 Jaguar Type S. (208 HP @ 5550 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1967 Jaguar Type S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Jaguar Type S weights approximately 65 kg more than 2008 BMW 325.
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, 1967 Jaguar Type S (300 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 325. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1967 Jaguar Type S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 325 | 1967 Jaguar Type S | |
| Make | BMW | Jaguar |
| Model | 325 | Type S |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2493 cc | 3442 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5550 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 90 L |
