2009 BMW 335 vs. 1956 Jaguar MK VIII
To start off, 2009 BMW 335 is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Jaguar MK VIII. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Jaguar MK VIII would be higher. At 3,441 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Jaguar MK VIII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 335 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1956 Jaguar MK VIII. (208 HP @ 5550 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 1956 Jaguar MK VIII.
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 335 (407 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Jaguar MK VIII. (292 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Jaguar MK VIII.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 335 | 1956 Jaguar MK VIII | |
| Make | BMW | Jaguar |
| Model | 335 | MK VIII |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 3441 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5550 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 292 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 106 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3050 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 77 L |
