1961 Jaguar MK IX 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 MK IX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Jaguar MK IX would be higher. At 3,779 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Jaguar MK IX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Jaguar MK IX (220 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2010 BMW 120. (175 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Jaguar MK IX should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Jaguar MK IX weights approximately 479 kg more than 2010 BMW 120. 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, 2010 BMW 120 (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Jaguar MK IX. (330 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Jaguar MK IX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Jaguar MK IX | 2010 BMW 120 | |
| Make | Jaguar | BMW |
| Model | MK IX | 120 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3779 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 16.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1805 kg | 1326 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.6 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 51 L |
