2008 BMW 328 vs. 1967 Jaguar Type S
To start off, 2008 BMW 328 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 328 (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1967 Jaguar Type S. (208 HP @ 5550 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 328 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 102 kg more than 2008 BMW 328.
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 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 328. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1967 Jaguar Type S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 328.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 328 | 1967 Jaguar Type S | |
| Make | BMW | Jaguar |
| Model | 328 | Type S |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 3442 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5550 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1518 kg | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 90 L |
