2009 BMW 320 vs. 1951 Jaguar C-Type
To start off, 2009 BMW 320 is newer by 58 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Jaguar C-Type. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Jaguar C-Type would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Jaguar C-Type is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Jaguar C-Type (200 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2009 BMW 320. (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1951 Jaguar C-Type should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 320 weights approximately 355 kg more than 1951 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, 1951 Jaguar C-Type (298 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 320. (190 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1951 Jaguar C-Type will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 320 | 1951 Jaguar C-Type | |
Make | BMW | Jaguar |
Model | 320 | C-Type |
Year Released | 2009 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3442 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 298 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 965 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1090 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2440 mm |