1952 Jaguar XK vs. 2011 BMW 116
To start off, 2011 BMW 116 is newer by 59 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 3,441 cc (6 cylinders), 1952 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Jaguar XK (158 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2011 BMW 116. (121 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 116. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 116 weights approximately 45 kg more than 1952 Jaguar XK.
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, 1952 Jaguar XK (290 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 116. (185 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1952 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 116.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Jaguar XK | 2011 BMW 116 | |
| Make | Jaguar | BMW |
| Model | XK | 116 |
| Year Released | 1952 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3441 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 121 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4239 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1421 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 51 L |
