1991 BMW M12 vs. 1958 Jaguar XK
To start off, 1991 BMW M12 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 4,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1991 BMW M12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 BMW M12 (296 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1958 Jaguar XK. (208 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 BMW M12 should accelerate faster than 1958 Jaguar XK.
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, 1991 BMW M12 (450 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Jaguar XK. (310 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1991 BMW M12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 BMW M12 | 1958 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | BMW | Jaguar |
| Model | M12 | XK |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4988 cc | 3442 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 106 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2730 mm |
