1951 Jaguar XK vs. 2010 BMW 135
To start off, 2010 BMW 135 is newer by 59 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 135 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 1951 Jaguar XK. (158 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 135 should accelerate faster than 1951 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 135 weights approximately 364 kg more than 1951 Jaguar XK. 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, 2010 BMW 135 (406 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Jaguar XK. (290 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Jaguar XK | 2010 BMW 135 | |
| Make | Jaguar | BMW |
| Model | XK | 135 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1296 kg | 1660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4361 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1412 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2659 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 53 L |
