1948 Jaguar Mark IV vs. 2012 BMW X1
To start off, 2012 BMW X1 is newer by 64 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Jaguar Mark IV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Jaguar Mark IV would be higher. At 3,485 cc (6 cylinders), 1948 Jaguar Mark IV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW X1 (143 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1948 Jaguar Mark IV. (123 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW X1 should accelerate faster than 1948 Jaguar Mark IV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Jaguar Mark IV weights approximately 245 kg more than 2012 BMW X1.
Because 2012 BMW X1 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1948 Jaguar Mark IV. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 BMW X1 will offer significantly more control. 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 X1 (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Jaguar Mark IV. (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 BMW X1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Jaguar Mark IV.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Jaguar Mark IV | 2012 BMW X1 | |
| Make | Jaguar | BMW |
| Model | Mark IV | X1 |
| Year Released | 1948 | 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 | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1545 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4454 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1798 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 2760 mm |
