2008 BMW 330 vs. 1972 Jaguar Sovereign
To start off, 2008 BMW 330 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Jaguar Sovereign. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Jaguar Sovereign would be higher. At 5,342 cc (12 cylinders), 1972 Jaguar Sovereign is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Jaguar Sovereign (295 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2008 BMW 330. (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Jaguar Sovereign should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Jaguar Sovereign weights approximately 425 kg more than 2008 BMW 330. 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, 1972 Jaguar Sovereign (433 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 330. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1972 Jaguar Sovereign will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 330 | 1972 Jaguar Sovereign | |
Make | BMW | Jaguar |
Model | 330 | Sovereign |
Year Released | 2008 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 5342 cc |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 295 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 433 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 12.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2870 mm |