1959 Jaguar MK II vs. 2012 BMW 320
To start off, 2012 BMW 320 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 2,483 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Jaguar MK II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 320 (182 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1959 Jaguar MK II. (120 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1959 Jaguar MK II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 320 weights approximately 14 kg more than 1959 Jaguar MK II. 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, 2012 BMW 320 (270 Nm @ 1250 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Jaguar MK II. (195 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Jaguar MK II.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Jaguar MK II | 2012 BMW 320 | |
| Make | Jaguar | BMW |
| Model | MK II | 320 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2483 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 195 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 90.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1811 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1429 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 57 L |
