1961 Jaguar MK X vs. 2012 BMW 320
To start off, 2012 BMW 320 is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Jaguar MK X. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Jaguar MK X would be higher. At 3,781 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Jaguar MK X is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Jaguar MK X (252 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2012 BMW 320. (182 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Jaguar MK X should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Jaguar MK X weights approximately 400 kg more than 2012 BMW 320. 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, 1961 Jaguar MK X (360 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 320. (270 Nm @ 1250 RPM). This means 1961 Jaguar MK X will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Jaguar MK X | 2012 BMW 320 | |
| Make | Jaguar | BMW |
| Model | MK X | 320 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3781 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1811 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1429 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 57 L |
