1961 Jaguar E-Type vs. 2010 BMW 120
To start off, 2010 BMW 120 is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Jaguar E-Type. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Jaguar E-Type would be higher. At 3,781 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Jaguar E-Type is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Jaguar E-Type (265 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 2010 BMW 120. (143 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Jaguar E-Type should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 120 weights approximately 324 kg more than 1961 Jaguar E-Type.
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, 1961 Jaguar E-Type (353 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 120. (300 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1961 Jaguar E-Type will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Jaguar E-Type | 2010 BMW 120 | |
| Make | Jaguar | BMW |
| Model | E-Type | 120 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3781 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1236 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1411 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 51 L |
