1959 Jaguar XK vs. 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe
To start off, 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe is newer by 53 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, 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1959 Jaguar XK. (187 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe should accelerate faster than 1959 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Jaguar XK weights approximately 248 kg more than 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe.
Because 1959 Jaguar XK is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1959 Jaguar XK. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 XK (310 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe. (260 Nm @ 1850 RPM). This means 1959 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Jaguar XK | 2012 Mini Cooper Coupe | |
| Make | Jaguar | Mini |
| Model | XK | Cooper Coupe |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1850 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1473 kg | 1225 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3734 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1684 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2466 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 50 L |
