1957 Jaguar MK VIII vs. 2011 BMW Z4
To start off, 2011 BMW Z4 is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Jaguar MK VIII. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Jaguar MK VIII would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Jaguar MK VIII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW Z4 (255 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1957 Jaguar MK VIII. (208 HP @ 5550 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW Z4 should accelerate faster than 1957 Jaguar MK VIII. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Jaguar MK VIII weights approximately 309 kg more than 2011 BMW Z4.
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, 2011 BMW Z4 (298 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Jaguar MK VIII. (283 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 BMW Z4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Jaguar MK VIII.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Jaguar MK VIII | 2011 BMW Z4 | |
| Make | Jaguar | BMW |
| Model | MK VIII | Z4 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5550 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 283 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1784 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4239 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1791 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2497 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 55 L |
