1971 BMW Touring vs. 1959 Jaguar MK IX
To start off, 1971 BMW Touring is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Jaguar MK IX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Jaguar MK IX would be higher. At 3,781 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Jaguar MK IX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Jaguar MK IX (220 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 1971 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Jaguar MK IX should accelerate faster than 1971 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Jaguar MK IX weights approximately 727 kg more than 1971 BMW Touring. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 Jaguar MK IX (326 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1959 Jaguar MK IX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 BMW Touring | 1959 Jaguar MK IX | |
| Make | BMW | Jaguar |
| Model | Touring | MK IX |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 3781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 326 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 106 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1757 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3050 mm |
