1959 Jaguar XK vs. 2011 BMW 1 Series
To start off, 2011 BMW 1 Series is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 1 Series (335 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1959 Jaguar XK. (251 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 1 Series should accelerate faster than 1959 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 1 Series weights approximately 52 kg more than 1959 Jaguar XK. 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, 2011 BMW 1 Series (450 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Jaguar XK. (325 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 1 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Jaguar XK | 2011 BMW 1 Series | |
Make | Jaguar | BMW |
Model | XK | 1 Series |
Year Released | 1959 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3442 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 251 HP | 335 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 450 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1473 kg | 1525 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4374 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1803 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2659 mm |