2008 Jaguar XK vs. 1965 BMW 700
To start off, 2008 Jaguar XK is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 BMW 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 BMW 700 would be higher. At 3,498 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Jaguar XK (254 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 216 more horse power than 1965 BMW 700. (38 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1965 BMW 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jaguar XK weights approximately 1060 kg more than 1965 BMW 700. 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, 2008 Jaguar XK (353 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 301 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 BMW 700. (52 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 BMW 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Jaguar XK | 1965 BMW 700 | |
| Make | Jaguar | BMW |
| Model | XK | 700 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1965 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 52 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 3540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2080 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2130 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 54 L |
