1959 Jaguar MK II vs. 2012 BMW 116
To start off, 2012 BMW 116 is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Jaguar MK II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Jaguar MK II would be higher. At 3,781 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Jaguar MK II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Jaguar MK II (189 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2012 BMW 116. (136 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Jaguar MK II should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 116. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Jaguar MK II weights approximately 140 kg more than 2012 BMW 116. 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, 1959 Jaguar MK II (334 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 116. (220 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1959 Jaguar MK II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 116.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Jaguar MK II | 2012 BMW 116 | |
| Make | Jaguar | BMW |
| Model | MK II | 116 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3781 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 136 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 334 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4324 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1765 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1421 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2690 mm |
