1947 Jaguar Mark IV vs. 2012 BMW 116
To start off, 2012 BMW 116 is newer by 65 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1947 Jaguar Mark IV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1947 Jaguar Mark IV would be higher. At 3,485 cc (6 cylinders), 1947 Jaguar Mark IV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1947 Jaguar Mark IV (123 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2012 BMW 116. (116 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1947 Jaguar Mark IV should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 116. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1947 Jaguar Mark IV weights approximately 420 kg more than 2012 BMW 116. 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, 2012 BMW 116 (260 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1947 Jaguar Mark IV. (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 116 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1947 Jaguar Mark IV.
Compare all specifications:
| 1947 Jaguar Mark IV | 2012 BMW 116 | |
| Make | Jaguar | BMW |
| Model | Mark IV | 116 |
| Year Released | 1947 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3485 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4239 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1748 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 2660 mm |
