1963 Jaguar MK X vs. 2011 BMW 120
To start off, 2011 BMW 120 is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Jaguar MK X. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Jaguar MK X would be higher. At 3,780 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Jaguar MK X is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Jaguar MK X (252 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2011 BMW 120. (176 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Jaguar MK X should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Jaguar MK X weights approximately 570 kg more than 2011 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, 1963 Jaguar MK X (360 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 120. (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1963 Jaguar MK X will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Jaguar MK X | 2011 BMW 120 | |
| Make | Jaguar | BMW |
| Model | MK X | 120 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3780 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 176 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 16.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 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 |
