1971 BMW Touring vs. 1959 Jaguar XK
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 XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Jaguar XK (251 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 1971 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1971 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Jaguar XK weights approximately 443 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 XK (325 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1959 Jaguar XK 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 XK | |
| Make | BMW | Jaguar |
| Model | Touring | XK |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 3442 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 251 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 106 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1473 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2600 mm |
