1957 Jaguar XK vs. 2011 BMW 125
To start off, 2011 BMW 125 is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 3,440 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 125 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1957 Jaguar XK. (208 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 125 should accelerate faster than 1957 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Jaguar XK weights approximately 153 kg more than 2011 BMW 125.
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, 1957 Jaguar XK (310 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 125. (251 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1957 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 125.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Jaguar XK | 2011 BMW 125 | |
| Make | Jaguar | BMW |
| Model | XK | 125 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3440 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 243 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1473 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.6 L/100km | 10.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 53 L |
