1968 Jaguar XJ6 vs. 2010 BMW 120
To start off, 2010 BMW 120 is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Jaguar XJ6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Jaguar XJ6 would be higher. At 4,235 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Jaguar XJ6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Jaguar XJ6 (245 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2010 BMW 120. (169 HP @ 6700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Jaguar XJ6 should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Jaguar XJ6 weights approximately 295 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, 1968 Jaguar XJ6 (385 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 120. (210 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1968 Jaguar XJ6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Jaguar XJ6 | 2010 BMW 120 | |
| Make | Jaguar | BMW |
| Model | XJ6 | 120 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4235 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 245 HP | 169 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 385 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.1 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 90 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 104 L | 53 L |
