2009 BMW 320 vs. 1952 Jaguar C-Type
To start off, 2009 BMW 320 is newer by 57 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 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1952 Jaguar C-Type is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Jaguar C-Type (218 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2009 BMW 320. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1952 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 565 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, 2009 BMW 320 (331 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Jaguar C-Type. (330 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Jaguar C-Type.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 320 | 1952 Jaguar C-Type | |
| Make | BMW | Jaguar |
| Model | 320 | C-Type |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3442 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 218 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 331 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2450 mm |
