1968 Jaguar XJ6 vs. 2011 BMW 125
To start off, 2011 BMW 125 is newer by 43 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 30 more horse power than 2011 BMW 125. (215 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Jaguar XJ6 should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 125. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Jaguar XJ6 weights approximately 95 kg more than 2011 BMW 125. 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 114 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 125. (271 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1968 Jaguar XJ6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 125.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Jaguar XJ6 | 2011 BMW 125 | |
| Make | Jaguar | BMW |
| Model | XJ6 | 125 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4235 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 245 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 385 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| 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 | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 104 L | 53 L |
