2008 BMW 540 vs. 1952 Jaguar C-Type
To start off, 2008 BMW 540 is newer by 56 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Jaguar C-Type. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Jaguar C-Type would be higher. At 4,398 cc, 2008 BMW 540 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 540 weights approximately 690 kg more than 1952 Jaguar C-Type.
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 540 (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Jaguar C-Type. (330 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 540 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Jaguar C-Type.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 540 | 1952 Jaguar C-Type | |
Make | BMW | Jaguar |
Model | 540 | C-Type |
Year Released | 2008 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 3442 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 218 HP |
Torque | 440 Nm | 330 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1015 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 3990 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2450 mm |